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DU08 VZH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,358 mi
Last recorded71,358 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,358 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 71,358 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,936 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,545 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 43,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,159 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes 25%

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,138 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 12,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,830 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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DU08 VZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZH, 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

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What year was DU08 VZH registered?

DU08 VZH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 VZH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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