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DS08 FHA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,846 mi
Last recorded41,846 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 FHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,846 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 41,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,972 miles

both floors undersills chassis rails closing panels and inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front suspension arm back bush slightly worn/starting to unbond

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (on limit)

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Dec 2019 40,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both floors undersills chassis rails closing panels and inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front suspension arm back bush slightly worn/starting to unbond

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (on limit)

Pass 3 Dec 2018 39,697 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os,ns inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 39,696 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os,ns inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,310 miles

brake fluide close to minimiun

o/s dip beam slightly dull

o/s n/s front inner wings slight corrosion ltd inspection covers fitted

o/s n/s rear tyres perishing and split

o/s outer sill slight corrosion

o/s rear inner sill suspension prescribed area corrodeing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,164 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 32,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,664 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 28,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 24,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,807 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 20,034 miles

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

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

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

advise brake osr slightly binding

Pass 1 Dec 2012 20,034 miles

advise brake osr slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2011 13,621 miles

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

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

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 FHA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DS08 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

DS08 FHA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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