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DS08 BYF

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,435 mi
Last recorded53,435 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 53,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper to mount play

Offside Front Upper tp mount play

Rear axle corroded

vehicle under sealed

Fail 3 Dec 2024 53,425 miles

All direction indicators not working stalk broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper to mount play

Offside Front Upper tp mount play

Rear axle corroded

vehicle under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2023 47,681 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount noisey .....both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 47,679 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative stiff (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount noisey .....both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 42,150 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,065 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 36,807 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres slightly under inflated

both rear tyres worn out of shape

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,204 miles

Nearside Outer sill showing signs of corrsion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,417 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrision

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,481 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 32,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 28,570 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 20 May 2014 24,939 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 21,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front and rear tyre outer side walls starting to perish/cracking.

o/s rear tyre getting low on 2mm.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,872 miles

n/s front tyre outer side wall perishing, check condition when serviced next.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,361 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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DS08 BYF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BYF, 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 BYF registered?

DS08 BYF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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