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DG08 YPN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,507 mi
Last recorded39,507 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 39,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear Bush debonding

Fail 20 Dec 2018 39,507 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower arm rear Bush debonding

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 35,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside and offside floor corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Wiper blade coming apart slighly

Fail 14 Dec 2017 35,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside and offside floor corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Wiper blade coming apart slighly

Fail 6 Dec 2017 35,426 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin to legal limit

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre worn low

offside and nearside floor corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 23,496 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,595 miles

nearside front tyre has cut/crack in outer sidewall but not to internal cords

Pass 13 Feb 2012 8,344 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 6,220 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 YPN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPN, 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 YPN registered?

DG08 YPN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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