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DG08 YRN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

40,746 mi
Last recorded40,746 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 40,746 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 40,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,173 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 38,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,577 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 35,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 35,574 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill, next to rear axle mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger corroded away. (7.1.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are heavily worn on inner surface, close to minimum thickness requirements. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,036 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 33,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,598 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 30,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,222 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 24,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,899 miles

Nearside Front 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 YRN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

DG08 YRN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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