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DG08 TMU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,860 mi
Last recorded52,860 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge serious 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge serious 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

body chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 52,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge serious 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge serious 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

body chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 50,542 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 50,530 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 48,462 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 48,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 45,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 41,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 37,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 34,224 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 34,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

quite a bit of brake pedal travel

wipers not clearing very well

Pass 5 May 2011 21,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

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

Is DG08 TMU safe to buy?

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