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DY08 VTA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,230 mi
Last recorded65,230 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 65,230 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 65,224 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,420 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,385 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,865 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion nearside inner body sill has corrosion but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion offside inner body sill has corrosion but not holed (6.1.B.2)

all exhaust stay brackets very rusty/thin/corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 45,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear inner body sill corroded/holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear inner sill corroded/holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion nearside inner body sill has corrosion but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front steering rack end very worn ()

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion offside inner body sill has corrosion but not holed (6.1.B.2)

all exhaust stay brackets very rusty/thin/corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,624 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,745 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,837 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,008 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 VTA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

DY08 VTA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is DY08 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 VTA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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