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DV08 FYN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,376 mi
Last recorded55,376 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 55,376 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 54,378 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 52,700 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre year 2013

Nearside Rear tyre year 2011

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Fail 28 Jan 2022 52,700 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre year 2013

Nearside Rear tyre year 2011

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,181 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,095 miles

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

uneven wear n/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2016 48,095 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

uneven wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,729 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,564 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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DV08 FYN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV08 FYN, 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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DV08 FYN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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