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DY08 ULO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,386 mi
Last recorded68,386 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,386 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,681 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,319 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,057 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 31,400 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 31,398 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,802 miles

The front tyres are getting low

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 ULO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ULO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 ULO registered?

DY08 ULO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is DY08 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 ULO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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