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FL08 DDY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,058 mi
Last recorded20,058 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 DDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 20,058 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2026 20,010 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

o/s outter sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 18,689 miles

General corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2025 18,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush has detached from arm insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2024 17,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 17,074 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 16,082 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front chases and inner wings corroding

power steering pipes corroded been greased over

Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,764 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corroaded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front chassis near subframe mountings starting to corroad

Pass 27 Mar 2019 14,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 14,265 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 14,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,373 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,464 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 10,374 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,094 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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FL08 DDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL08 DDY, 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 FL08 DDY registered?

FL08 DDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FL08 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 DDY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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