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DY08 ULF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ULF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 127,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 118,772 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2016 118,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge 165/65/r13/77t (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear axle bush has some play

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 106,324 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has water misting inside lamp (1.7.5a)

drivers seat does not fold down for rear passengers to alight

Fail 16 Jan 2016 106,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has water misting inside lamp (1.7.5a)

drivers seat does not fold down for rear passengers to alight

Pass 31 Dec 2014 89,840 miles

nearside rear shock absorber has slight play at the top mount

Fail 31 Dec 2014 89,840 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber has slight play at the top mount

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,731 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 74,731 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 60,121 miles

slight play in o/s/r axle bush

Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,720 miles

front tyres 165/65/13 t wearing iner and outer edges

rear tyres sidewalls starting to split due to old age

Pass 22 Jan 2011 28,986 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 ULF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

DY08 ULF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 ULF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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