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DY08 RYK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,085 mi
Last recorded64,085 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 RYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 64,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,097 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 59,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,638 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,510 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,077 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under side of vehicle corroding

Fail 16 May 2019 50,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Some corrosion to front chassis legs and sub frame mounting bosses + various other areas which may need attention at some point.

Pass 15 May 2017 39,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,586 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 39,244 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 39,244 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 32,258 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 21,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 18,833 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres has small tears

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 RYK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RYK, 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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DY08 RYK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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