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DN08 WGY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,404 mi
Last recorded54,404 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,441 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 53,441 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,485 miles

Centre Front Upper mirror not fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,485 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Upper mirror not fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,717 miles

nearside front tyre worn edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,710 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,509 miles

Strong advise both rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Strong advise both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,405 miles

advise all perished tyres replaced soon

advise underbody rust treatment

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished and worn to 2.5mm

rear brakes noisey (advise inspection)

Pass 17 May 2011 14,264 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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DN08 WGY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

DN08 WGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is DN08 WGY safe to buy?

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