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DG08 YMD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,232 mi
Last recorded70,232 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure Inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure Inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 52,066 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 52,066 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r heavily covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s front to rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT & REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 43,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT & REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,168 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,789 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 31,789 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,858 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 29,828 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,778 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on edges.

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,283 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,865 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 YMD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

DG08 YMD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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