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GD08 DKY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,657 mi
Last recorded104,657 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 104,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill badly corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Offside sill badly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear inner sills badly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2022 104,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside sill badly corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Offside sill badly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear inner sills badly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2020 90,789 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 90,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,125 miles

general corrosion under neath

Fail 4 Jan 2019 87,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion under neath

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,649 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,426 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,631 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GD08 DKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GD08 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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GD08 DKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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