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DG08 YSJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,318 mi
Last recorded63,318 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YSJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,318 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 63,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,062 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 59,060 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,175 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 53,174 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very poor effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter? (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wing arch moulding held by tape.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,184 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 48,184 miles

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

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

Exhaust brackets corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,488 miles

***FUEL FILTER BADLY CORRODED***

N/S/R tyre heavily cracked

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

O/S/R tyre heavily cracked

Spare wheel heavily cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2014 41,488 miles

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

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

***FUEL FILTER BADLY CORRODED***

N/S/R tyre heavily cracked

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

O/S/R tyre heavily cracked

Spare wheel heavily cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,130 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 33,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,588 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 24,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,845 miles

front brake disc slightly corroding

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 YSJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

DG08 YSJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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