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DU08 OZD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,152 mi
Last recorded216,152 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 216,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 189,885 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 160,813 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 160,813 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 133,769 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 133,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,643 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,643 miles

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

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

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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DU08 OZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DU08 OZD, 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 DU08 OZD registered?

DU08 OZD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is DU08 OZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 OZD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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