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DN08 WLK

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,064 mi
Last recorded70,064 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 70,064 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 67,864 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis to subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis to subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 65,867 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,150 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,674 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 62,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,879 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 57,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 52,413 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 May 2019 52,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 52,395 miles

front to rear exhaust corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Oct 2017 52,395 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

front to rear exhaust corroded

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 May 2016 52,388 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 52,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s o/s front brake discs slight rusted worn

spare tyre missing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s o/s front brake discs slight rusted worn

spare tyre missing

Pass 5 May 2012 44,789 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 27,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WLK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK registered?

DN08 WLK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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