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DG08 YSW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,935 mi
Last recorded33,935 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 33,935 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under car

Pass 23 Oct 2024 30,507 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 28,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 27,114 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,398 miles

both front tyres perishing in tread

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

slight corrosion around fuel filler cap

slight corrosion to offside front floor pan

Pass 2 Nov 2020 23,489 miles

corrosion to fuel cap filler area

slight corrosion to floor pan

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,648 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,166 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 May 2014 20,372 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 24 May 2013 18,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 13,393 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 YSW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

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

Is DG08 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 YSW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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