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DY08 XCX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,235 mi
Last recorded33,235 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,235 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 33,068 miles

Emissions not tested very bad misfire, (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both, (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,442 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 15,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 15,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,866 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 9,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 9,469 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 5,780 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 XCX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

DY08 XCX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is DY08 XCX safe to buy?

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