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DY08 XDP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,183 mi
Last recorded60,183 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 60,183 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,265 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front Wiper blades smearing

slight Engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,339 miles

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 53,339 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,583 miles

both rear inner sills corroded.

n/s and o/s/f sills corroded.

n/s/f floor corroded.

n/s/r inner wheel arch has holed corrosion around fuel filler pipe.

slight seepage from steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2018 46,569 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f floor corroded.

both rear inner sills corroded.

n/s and o/s/f sills corroded.

n/s/r inner wheel arch has holed corrosion around fuel filler pipe.

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2017 39,267 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,599 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 9,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,142 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,819 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 6,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,935 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 XDP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

DY08 XDP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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