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DG08 YTA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,921 mi
Last recorded69,921 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,958 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,650 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 46,644 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,097 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

both front sub-frame mounts slight corrosion

nail in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder

water in offside front headlight unit ( not affecting beam image)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 45,052 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (next to parking brake) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

both front sub-frame mounts slight corrosion

nail in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder

water in offside front headlight unit ( not affecting beam image)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,063 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,530 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 37,276 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 37,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,819 miles

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

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 YTA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

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

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