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DY08 ZYA

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,586 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 72,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge max (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 61,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged slightly chafed (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,773 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 56,741 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,122 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 52,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,867 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 46,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 46,646 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,640 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r lower arch /outer sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,286 miles

N/S/R position lamp is brighter than O/S/R position lamp when operated

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 37,286 miles

Brake servo leaking Suspect Servo vacuum pipe leaking (3.6.C.1c)

N/S/R position lamp is brighter than O/S/R position lamp when operated

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,855 miles

Nearside Front Ingress of water to headlamp

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 33,855 miles

Nearside Front Ingress of water to headlamp

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,904 miles

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)

n/s & o/s rear tyres are starting to crack / perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,358 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,937 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 ZYA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

DY08 ZYA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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