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DG08 YRJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,346 mi
Last recorded65,346 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,346 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 65,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,724 miles

two rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 4 Jan 2017 60,723 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

two rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,851 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,084 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 49,084 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,249 miles

exhaust is corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2013 42,249 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2013 34,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2013 34,825 miles

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,722 miles

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

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 YRJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

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

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