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DY08 GKA

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,332 mi
Last recorded52,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on inner side (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear BOTH rear tyres perishing on side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,568 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 44,567 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,305 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tan k starting to rust

Fail 19 Jun 2014 32,590 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2013 29,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside 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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DY08 GKA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY08 GKA, 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 DY08 GKA registered?

DY08 GKA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is DY08 GKA safe to buy?

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