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DG08 YMR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,015 mi
Last recorded54,015 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,015 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,668 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,039 miles

Front brake discs rough

clutch dragging

Fail 16 Jun 2016 49,635 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs rough

clutch dragging

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,279 miles

fuel filter corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn and perished

nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low 2mm

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

nearside rear wheel rim dented on outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2015 40,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn and perished

nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low 2mm

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

nearside rear wheel rim dented on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,425 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 29,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,962 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,897 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 14,897 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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 YMR 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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

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

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