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DG08 YRX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,662 mi
Last recorded143,662 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018 143,662 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 139,741 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2017 139,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at door pillar (5.2.6)

Fuel system component insecure filler neck (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter panel around fuel flap (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,258 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 130,960 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper support (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 121,222 miles

n/s/f rearmost wishbone mounting bush deteriorated recomened renewal

o/s handbrake only just met requirements in need of adjustment or repaire

o/s rear Tyre slight deformity evident to tread

rear number plate damaged

Fail 9 May 2016 120,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f rearmost wishbone mounting bush deteriorated recomened renewal

o/s handbrake only just met requirements in need of adjustment or repaire

o/s rear Tyre slight deformity evident to tread

rear number plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 96,589 miles

exhaust rear box mounting bracket is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

Fail 27 Apr 2015 96,589 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box mounting bracket is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

n/s/f tyre is de-void of tread on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal

Pass 12 May 2014 76,308 miles

o/s/f headlamp lense seal is deteriated. recommend renewal

Pass 13 May 2013 57,133 miles

cracking evident in n/s/r tyre tread

front brake discs are deteriated. recommend renewal

front brake pads are worn low. recommend renewal

handbrake cable assembly is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

Fail 13 May 2013 57,133 miles

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

cracking evident in n/s/r tyre tread

front brake discs are deteriated. recommend renewal

front brake pads are worn low. recommend renewal

handbrake cable assembly is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

Pass 22 May 2012 40,533 miles

damage evident to n/s/f inner wheel rim

front brake discs are showing signs of deteriation

fuel filter is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

o/s/r tyre has cracking and a nail evident in tread. recommend renewal

Pass 12 May 2011 21,825 miles

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

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

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 YRX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

DG08 YRX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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