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DG08 TMO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 TMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 75,208 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor pan close to inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor pan close to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear area around fuel cap corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,210 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 61,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,355 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 53,355 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs inner face badly corroded and worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,917 miles

front discs corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,374 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,980 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,856 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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DG08 TMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 TMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG08 TMO registered?

DG08 TMO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is DG08 TMO safe to buy?

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