CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY08 XCO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,947 mi
Last recorded52,947 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,947 miles

slight corrosion rear inner cills

slight play / movement in rear axle beam bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 30,496 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 30,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,072 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,598 miles

all four tyres cracking edge of treads

front and rear childseats fitted not allowing full inspection of adultbelts

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,838 miles

both front and offside rear tyres cracking edge of treads

offsde and nearside rear childseats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 12 Apr 2014 20,100 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 20,100 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,317 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,473 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 8,872 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY08 XCO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCO, 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

How do I check the history of DY08 XCO?

You can check the full history of DY08 XCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY08 XCO registered?

DY08 XCO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DY08 XCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 XCO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY08 XCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY08 XCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.