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DN08 SGY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,316 mi
Last recorded71,316 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 SGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion around inner and outer sills, but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,872 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill showing light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 66,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill showing light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,981 miles

Coolant leak Coolant housing on cylinder head ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,586 miles

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in tyre side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,400 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 53,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,828 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 48,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,071 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 44,071 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,178 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing indicating tracking is out

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,143 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge, suspect tracking.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 29,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge, suspect tracking.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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DN08 SGY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN08 SGY, 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 DN08 SGY registered?

DN08 SGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is DN08 SGY safe to buy?

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