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DY08 ZZV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,113 mi
Last recorded62,113 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 62,113 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 61,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,589 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 58,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 54,772 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 54,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,025 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2020 52,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,056 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 46,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,397 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,370 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 41,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,575 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,244 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 35,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,926 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,296 miles

advise sligyt lift in both rear shock mountings

Fail 27 Nov 2012 24,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise sligyt lift in both rear shock mountings

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,147 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 ZZV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc 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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

DY08 ZZV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 ZZV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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