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DY08 UTG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,719 mi
Last recorded53,719 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,719 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 53,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,507 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 48,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,726 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 46,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,160 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 45,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 1 May 2015 42,106 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,543 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,380 miles

NS & OS Rear Axle Bushes Slightly Deteriorated Allowing Slight Movement

Fail 18 Nov 2013 36,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NS & OS Rear Axle Bushes Slightly Deteriorated Allowing Slight Movement

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,755 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 20,360 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 20,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 12,687 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 UTG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

DY08 UTG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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