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KY08 DFJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,093 mi
Last recorded63,093 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2024 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step ins/Outer sills/Inner sills/Front floors/Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,309 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 58,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 53,797 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 53,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,505 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 51,463 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear flitches @ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear inner sills @ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,796 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,378 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,303 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,559 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorating.

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

Offside front brake flexi hose positioned very close to wheel rim.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,191 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,532 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 38,532 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,507 miles

osf wheel slightly bent

Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,993 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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KY08 DFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY08 DFJ, 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 KY08 DFJ registered?

KY08 DFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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