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DS08 BUA

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,503 mi
Last recorded43,503 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corroded around fuel car area

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 43,500 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked under the vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corroded around fuel car area

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,647 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,779 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 34,775 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2018 33,160 miles

Front wipers starting to split

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 33,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wipers starting to split

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65x13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 23,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,593 miles

slight travel on hand brake lever

small nail in n/s/r tyre tread and inner wall slightly deteriorated

small nail in o/s/f tyre tread also starting to wear unevenly

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,008 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,008 miles

front brake discs starting to wear/corrode on inner faces

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to wear

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,137 miles

near side front lower suspenson arm bush is worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 10,750 miles

FUEL TANK IS CORRODED

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND PITTED

Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,084 miles

SMALL CHIP IN A ZONE OF WINDSCREEN 7MM

THE FRONT INNER PART OF BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

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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DS08 BUA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS08 BUA, 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 DS08 BUA registered?

DS08 BUA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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