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DG08 YNS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,889 mi
Last recorded61,889 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,889 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 61,876 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,619 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 59,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,502 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,349 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 54,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing / strut area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing / strut area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,355 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,307 miles

Gearbox mount starting to deteriate

oil leak

os rear tyre poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2014 39,307 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Gearbox mount starting to deteriate

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

oil leak

os rear tyre poor condition

both front tyre worn on inner edge and splitting around tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,008 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on outter sidewall

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre cracking on outter sidewall

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,008 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on outter sidewall

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre cracking on outter sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,407 miles

all tyres cracking and perished

front tyres worn low on inner edges

handbrake lever high travel

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 YNS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

DG08 YNS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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