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DG08 YMY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,152 mi
Last recorded42,152 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,152 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty not cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,551 miles

Nearside Indicator not cancelling

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,824 miles

Offside Front tyre wall condition poor

Fail 12 Oct 2017 35,820 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewall ,165/65/13

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall 165/65x13

sqeeking noise from offside rear wheel when reversing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush badly worn and split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush badly worn and split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling drop link fouling chassis on right hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall 165/65x13

sqeeking noise from offside rear wheel when reversing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,951 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,386 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 13,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2012 13,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2011 8,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre starting to split/perish

Fail 16 May 2011 8,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre starting to split/perish

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 YMY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

DG08 YMY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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