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ML08 DYU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,564 mi
Last recorded72,564 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 DYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,564 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 72,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,157 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 60,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,701 miles

near side rear tyre as small cracks on side wall cracks

Fail 31 Jul 2013 36,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side rear tyre as small cracks on side wall cracks

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,604 miles

engine oil leak

front bumper end cap insecure

slight bind to o/s/f brake

stone chip to centre windscreen

Pass 25 May 2011 18,247 miles

Cover fitted to the steering wheel

Front brake discs

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

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

Slight bind to the front and nearside rear wheels

nearside front road wheel rim damaged

Fail 23 May 2011 18,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake warning lamp on

Cover fitted to the steering wheel

Front brake discs

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

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

Slight bind to the front and nearside rear wheels

nearside front road wheel rim damaged

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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ML08 DYU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ML08 DYU, 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 ML08 DYU registered?

ML08 DYU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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