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FD08 DZB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,040 mi
Last recorded59,040 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,040 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 59,036 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 57,954 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 57,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 54,097 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,901 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 35,901 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2016 32,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2015 26,775 miles

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

n/s o/s rear tyres becoming perished in tyre tread

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,775 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres becoming perished in tyre tread

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,078 miles

n/s o/s front tyres becoming perished

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 11 Mar 2014 19,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s o/s front tyres becoming perished

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,343 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 2,234 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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FD08 DZB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD08 DZB, 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 FD08 DZB registered?

FD08 DZB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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