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FT08 DUH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

52,463 mi
Last recorded52,463 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 DUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 52,463 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective metal neck holed and corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,641 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 50,626 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,649 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 48,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 48,639 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL NEXT TO AXLE FIXING LOCATION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,641 miles

Power steering pipes are showing some corrosion in places.

The off side and near side front floor sections are showing some corrosion.

The off side outer sill panel is showing some corrosion in places.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 41,029 miles

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

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

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

The off side and near side front floor sections are showing some corrosion.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,375 miles

The metal sections of the power steering pipes are heavily corroded in places.

Fail 20 Sep 2018 39,374 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

The metal sections of the power steering pipes are heavily corroded in places.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,325 miles

Both front suspension arms,rear bushes deteriorated

Coolant leaks

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre cracked

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

Rear Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 31,182 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked.

The near side front tyre is worn low around the outer edges of the tread.

Fail 10 May 2016 31,182 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The near side front tyre is worn low around the outer edges of the tread.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,650 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked on the outer sidewalls.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 28,649 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked on the outer sidewalls.

The front brake discs are in poor condition and the brake pads appear to be worn low.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 25,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,281 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,232 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 20,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Due to adverse tyre wear we would recommend a front wheel alignment check and adjust as required.

The off side front tyre is worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 16,151 miles

The nearside front and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

The nearside front tyre starting to wear very low on the outer tyre edge.

The offside front tyre showing signs of wear.

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 DUH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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