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DN08 WFP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,836 mi
Last recorded80,836 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,836 miles

Corrosion around the filler neck.

Front Both front tyres perishing.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight Power steering slightly heavy. (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Corrosion around the filler neck.

Front Both front tyres perishing.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight Power steering slightly heavy. (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,536 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,536 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 66,831 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush lifting

greese leaking n/s inner c/v gaiter

o/s/r tyre surface cracks outer wall

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,036 miles

0/s/f tyre bald inner edge

bonnet secondary catch sticking slightly

o/s/f lower arm rear bush lifting

Pass 29 May 2013 54,811 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 54,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 46,478 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush lifting

secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Fail 29 May 2012 46,476 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

n/s/f brake pads sticking slighly

o/s/f lower arm rear bush lifting

secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Fail 27 May 2011 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o-s-f seat belt clip fitted ok at time of test

surface corrosion to fuel filter ok at time of test

Pass 27 May 2011 37,190 miles

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

o-s-f seat belt clip fitted ok at time of test

surface corrosion to fuel filter ok at time of test

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 WFP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

DN08 WFP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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