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DG08 YOH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

148,744 mi
Last recorded148,744 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 148,744 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper and lower part of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper part of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. D-type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2024 147,557 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch rusty condition

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 147,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe Locking pin for nut missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 146,301 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive All over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 146,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (rearmost) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive All over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 145,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 145,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, age cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 143,751 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, age cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 142,136 miles

Various oil and water leaks.

Vehicle generally rusty throughout.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 142,079 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Bracket rusted off and leaving hose to foul. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various oil and water leaks.

Vehicle generally rusty throughout.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 139,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing cover loose

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 136,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 136,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed on lock chafing wheel (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2017 133,400 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear wiper missing

rust forming underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2017 133,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear wiper missing

rust forming underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 127,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 127,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 124,870 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 124,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear top suspension mounts have slight movement

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 124,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,935 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,093 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,616 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 YOH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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