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DY08 RZE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,270 mi
Last recorded75,270 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 RZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,654 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear axle bushes weak and worn

Fail 22 Feb 2016 63,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear axle bushes weak and worn

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,181 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,446 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,200 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and approaching limit

slight oil leak - oil filter area?

Fail 2 Mar 2013 41,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and approaching limit

slight oil leak - oil filter area?

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,066 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 RZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

DY08 RZE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 RZE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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