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DY08 OMM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,911 mi
Last recorded67,911 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 OMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,911 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 67,911 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 64,190 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 64,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking device missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking device missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,474 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 58,364 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis corrosion at point where rear silencer support hanger is located (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,431 miles

Nearside head lamp water ingress

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside head lamp water ingress

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 31,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,460 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,868 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 16,286 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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DY08 OMM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY08 OMM, 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 DY08 OMM registered?

DY08 OMM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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