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FT08 DPU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 DPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,146 miles

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

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

under body covered in underseal

Fail 29 Oct 2024 71,146 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

under body covered in underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2023 62,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 31 Oct 2023 62,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,741 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 61,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,582 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 59,512 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,620 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 55,614 miles

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

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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 51,738 miles

exhaust weak and rusted

under body rusting on floor pans

Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,060 miles

Exhaust joint corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

General underbody corrosion

Sills all corroded but no holes

inner archs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,959 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,570 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 46,570 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2015 44,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,800 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,284 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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FT08 DPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FT08 DPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT08 DPU registered?

FT08 DPU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FT08 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 DPU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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