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DN08 WGX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,104 mi
Last recorded54,104 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,104 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front top mount has play

brake pedal rubber worn

front discs heavily lipped

no coolant

oil leak

one washer jet blocked

Fail 21 Nov 2020 54,104 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf & osf underbody to sill sharp edges & nsr lower wheel arch to sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front top mount has play

brake pedal rubber worn

front discs heavily lipped

no coolant

oil leak

one washer jet blocked

Pass 21 May 2019 46,579 miles

clutch req attention

Fail 20 May 2019 46,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill to wing corroded

clutch req attention

Pass 22 May 2018 43,797 miles

rust around fuel cap

Pass 23 May 2017 40,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,381 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 29,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,667 miles

Front lower arm bushes just starting to split.

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 May 2012 19,914 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,023 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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DN08 WGX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DN08 WGX, 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

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What year was DN08 WGX registered?

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

Is DN08 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 WGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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