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DG08 YLY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,260 mi
Last recorded64,260 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,260 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,949 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 59,910 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,678 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 56,678 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,615 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,513 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,675 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 18,237 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 YLY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

DG08 YLY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DG08 YLY safe to buy?

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