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DS08 VSD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,290 mi
Last recorded36,290 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,290 miles

Poor Beam Image To Offside Headlamp

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Front Floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 36,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (1.8)

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

Poor Beam Image To Offside Headlamp

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Front Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,118 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 33,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,751 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,144 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,422 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 VSD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

DS08 VSD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is DS08 VSD safe to buy?

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