MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
advise resecuring of spare wheel carrier .......
corrosion in o/s/r inner sill advise attention .......
front brake pads appear very low ........
n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush bonding failing .......
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bushes in both side front suspension arms starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bushes in both side front suspension arms starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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DG08 YSM 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 64.3%.
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 YSM, 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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DG08 YSM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2008.
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