CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU08 OED

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,162 mi
Last recorded32,162 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OED
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 32,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop panel corroded by axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,019 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underbody ,outer floor rails and sills corroding

rear chassis and inner wheel arches corroding

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2021 29,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underbody ,outer floor rails and sills corroding

rear chassis and inner wheel arches corroding

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2020 28,103 miles

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

Nearside Front NSF top mount has slight movement.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 28,103 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated sill holed. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front NSF top mount has slight movement.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 23,122 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear sill area both sides

Pass 2 Mar 2018 20,867 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front chassis rail is corroded by the flexible brake hose mount but not excessive

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres are starting to perish (date code 4410)

both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish (date code 2207)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 20,867 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded along the nearside front (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking along the nearside front (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front chassis rail is corroded by the flexible brake hose mount but not excessive

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres are starting to perish (date code 4410)

both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish (date code 2207)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 19,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

OFFSIDE rear tyre starting to crack

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE rear inner sills, OSR outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake disks corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 17,938 miles

nearside front chassis rail is corroded but not excessive

power steering pipes are heavily corroded down by the nearside front chassis rail

Fail 13 Feb 2015 17,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,080 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,949 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes are starting to separate from the metal bondings

Pass 8 Feb 2012 13,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bolt / clip missing from nearside parking brake cable

fuel tank corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 12,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,078 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs worn

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU08 OED is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU08 OED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU08 OED?

You can check the full history of DU08 OED by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU08 OED registered?

DU08 OED is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is DU08 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 OED shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU08 OED have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU08 OED. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.