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EX08 DKY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,056 mi
Last recorded76,056 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 DKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 76,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicators not cancelling with steering wheel

offside rear side light bulb slightly dim

one LED not working centre brake light

spare wheel tyre flat

Fail 26 Aug 2017 76,056 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicators not cancelling with steering wheel

offside rear side light bulb slightly dim

one LED not working centre brake light

spare wheel tyre flat

Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight body work damaged to offside front

Fail 8 Oct 2016 70,640 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear reg lamp damaged /broken (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers badly worn (8.2.2)

slight body work damaged to offside front

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm and tyre starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside number plate bulb holder broken replace unit soon

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,930 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 56,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

power steering quite heavy suspect steering knuckle seized

Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers smearing

o/s n/s front brakes disc slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,830 miles

front wipers smearing

o/s n/s front brakes disc slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,287 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 51,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre craking on inner wall

o/s/r tyre craking on inner wall

n/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge

n/s/f/road wheel damaged on outer rim and contacting sidewall of tyre

o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge

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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EX08 DKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EX08 DKY, 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 EX08 DKY registered?

EX08 DKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is EX08 DKY safe to buy?

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