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DG08 YLX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,103 mi
Last recorded49,103 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,103 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsf tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2017 49,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsf tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,219 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing irregular due to axle issues.

Rear axle is distorted puting camber out of position:Strongly advise replacement, believe safe handling is compremised.

Secondary bonnet catch is sticking intermittedly.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 37,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing irregular due to axle issues.

Rear axle is distorted puting camber out of position:Strongly advise replacement, believe safe handling is compremised.

Secondary bonnet catch is sticking intermittedly.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,596 miles

o/s/r wheel seems to sit at incorrect angle leans in at top

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

slighty noisey o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

o/s/r wheel seems to sit at uncorrect angle

slighty noisey o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,552 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2011 15,744 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 YLX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 YLX registered?

DG08 YLX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is DG08 YLX safe to buy?

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