MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
oil leak
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
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
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
nearside rear shock absorber has slight play at the top mount
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear shock absorber has slight play at the top mount
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)
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)
slight play in o/s/r axle bush
front tyres 165/65/13 t wearing iner and outer edges
rear tyres sidewalls starting to split due to old age
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DY08 ULF safe to buy?
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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