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DG08 YRY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,804 mi
Last recorded30,804 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 30,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2018

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,754 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,326 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 25,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,837 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S LIPPED AND SCORED

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALL CRACKING

N/S/F WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 20 May 2013 21,837 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S LIPPED AND SCORED

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALL CRACKING

N/S/F WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,895 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 YRY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

DG08 YRY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DG08 YRY safe to buy?

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