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DY08 RZD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,701 mi
Last recorded48,701 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 RZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 48,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Breaking up on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rotted off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre outer walls to tread area New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides New rack knuckles rqd ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre outer wall to tread area on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rotted off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floor corroded on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,187 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,667 miles

water leak off engine

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,606 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 32,606 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 28,933 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 23,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,930 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,255 miles

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

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 RZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY08 RZD, 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 RZD registered?

DY08 RZD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 RZD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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