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DL02 FAY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,277 mi
Last recorded17,277 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 FAY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 17,277 miles

General corrosion all under

Fail 8 Mar 2025 17,277 miles

General corrosion all under

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,244 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 17,241 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 16,741 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,146 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 16,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 15,507 miles

Rear brake effort low passed on locks

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 14,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 12,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 11,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 9,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 8,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 6,761 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 2,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 2,432 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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DL02 FAY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DL02 FAY, 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 DL02 FAY registered?

DL02 FAY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is DL02 FAY safe to buy?

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