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DG08 YSX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,163 mi
Last recorded41,163 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 41,163 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 38,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 38,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode

reverse light inoperative switch broken

Pass 10 May 2019 36,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 28,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,269 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,646 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,592 miles

advise minor corrosion to b/disc outer cercumferences

advise surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,307 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 15,307 miles

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

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,616 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 11,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YSX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 YSX registered?

DG08 YSX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 YSX safe to buy?

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