CarVerify

Free Car Check

DL08 MWU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 MWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,331 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 53,330 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,285 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 48,283 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,378 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has heavy corrosion just out of area o/

front inner wing /chassis have heavy corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f

front tyres low on tread

lots of heavy corrosion under car and inner sills o/s& n/s

outer sills have corrosion o/s/ & n/s

rear axle bushes have movement o/s/r & n/s/r

rear bumper loose

Fail 23 Jul 2018 42,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer / inner wing/around fuel cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has heavy corrosion just out of area o/

front brake disc have corrosion

front inner wing /chassis have heavy corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f

front tyres low on tread

lots of heavy corrosion under car and inner sills o/s& n/s

o/s/f brake pads low

outer sills have corrosion o/s/ & n/s

rear axle bushes have movement o/s/r & n/s/r

rear bumper loose

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear heavy corrosion inner wing next to petrol top

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 36,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear heavy corrosion inner wing next to petrol top

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,438 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 33,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,384 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner face, pads 4 - 5mm

light corrosion on front floorpan near subframe

light corrosion on rear sills

tread and sidewalls cracked on both rear tyres, no cords visible at this time

Fail 22 Jul 2015 32,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner face, pads 4 - 5mm

light corrosion on front floorpan near subframe

light corrosion on rear sills

tread and sidewalls cracked on both rear tyres, no cords visible at this time

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,086 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,942 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,292 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DL08 MWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DL08 MWU, 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

How do I check the history of DL08 MWU?

You can check the full history of DL08 MWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DL08 MWU registered?

DL08 MWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is DL08 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 MWU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DL08 MWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DL08 MWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.