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DS08 VUU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,017 mi
Last recorded33,017 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 33,017 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2026 32,936 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 25,759 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 25,759 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 17,915 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 17,915 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 11,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 10,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 10,193 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 9,562 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 9,562 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 8,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 7,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 6,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 5,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 4,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 3,139 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 VUU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

DS08 VUU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 VUU safe to buy?

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