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DG08 YPD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,336 mi
Last recorded99,336 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 99,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 - 65 - 15 - tyre scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Quarter panel damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door shut area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort O/S rear (likely cable) (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod fractured Drop link joint detached from suspension (upper) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 87,349 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 87,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 79,623 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2017 72,360 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,360 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 64,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,462 miles

Nearside front tyre down to 3mm

Fail 12 May 2015 56,462 miles

Nearside front tyre down to 3mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 46,708 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front road wheel inner edge slightly buckled

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside wiper smearing slightly

offside front road wheel inner edge slightly buckled

offside rear tyre starting to perish

offside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 8 May 2013 39,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front road wheel inner edge slightly buckled

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside wiper smearing slightly

offside front road wheel inner edge slightly buckled

offside rear tyre starting to perish

offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 9 May 2012 29,733 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,448 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 YPD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD registered?

DG08 YPD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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