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DG08 YPV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,656 mi
Last recorded89,656 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,624 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,247 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,332 miles

Bumped damaged

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level low

Fail 20 Jan 2017 57,332 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Bumped damaged

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,970 miles

both front tyres worn and perished

both rear tyres have slight perishing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,158 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks to tread and sidewalls of rear tyres, but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,158 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

cracks to tread and sidewalls of rear tyres, but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,857 miles

Both wiper blades poor

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,915 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 22,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,521 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 YPV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey 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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

DG08 YPV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is DG08 YPV safe to buy?

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