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DN08 WHC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,484 mi
Last recorded106,484 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,484 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Mar 2018 106,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,493 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,638 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 88,602 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering locking device missing n/s track rod end joint (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing o/s track rod end joint (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,447 miles

Drivers door lock damaged

fuel tank corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Drivers door lock damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel tank corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,727 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 54,727 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 25,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 15,935 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 WHC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

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

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