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DY08 VSM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,244 mi
Last recorded87,244 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VSM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,244 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,122 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under body Corrosion to front and rear

Fail 12 Mar 2020 83,950 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under body Corrosion to front and rear

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 80,197 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake insecure flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,366 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 77,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill to door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear quater panel around fuel cap housing (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,374 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 71,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,729 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 54,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres are cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 46,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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)

rear tyres are cracking

wipers begining to smear

Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,347 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 VSM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

DY08 VSM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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