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DX08 USE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,559 mi
Last recorded34,559 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 USE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 34,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill covered with body filler.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

wheel fixings covered.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replacement advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 31,327 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 31,324 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside outer sill panel corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2021 29,641 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded feed pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 29,635 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded feed pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,422 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 27,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 27,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,140 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,840 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,291 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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DX08 USE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DX08 USE, 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 DX08 USE registered?

DX08 USE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is DX08 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 USE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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