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DY08 VTF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,731 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 62,729 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,505 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody general corrossion

Fail 26 Oct 2018 59,503 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody general corrossion

Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sillback (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE, STRONG ADVISE. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 54,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 54,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,136 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush showing signs of perishing

Offside Front wishbone bush showing signs of perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2015 52,136 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front wishbone bush showing signs of perishing

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

Offside Front wishbone bush showing signs of perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,806 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,158 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,854 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,676 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 27,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VTF 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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

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

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