2008 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · DA08 FUM
2008 Ford KA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2008. Recorded mileage 31,335 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA08 FUM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 31,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA08 FUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ka (DA08 FUM) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DA08 FUM Mileage History
- 19/04/20119,560 mi
- 16/04/201211,688 mi+2,128 mi
- 11/04/201313,699 mi+2,011 mi
- 07/04/201415,605 mi+1,906 mi
- 17/04/201517,603 mi+1,998 mi
- 17/04/201517,603 mi
- 07/04/201619,360 mi+1,757 mi
- 07/04/201619,360 mi
- 20/03/201720,846 mi+1,486 mi
- 20/03/201720,846 mi
- 13/04/201822,293 mi+1,447 mi
- 18/04/201923,630 mi+1,337 mi
- 24/04/202024,783 mi+1,153 mi
- 15/04/202125,482 mi+699 mi
- 14/04/202226,345 mi+863 mi
- 14/04/202226,345 mi
- 18/04/202327,040 mi+695 mi
- 10/04/202427,868 mi+828 mi
- 10/04/202427,868 mi
- 16/09/202528,549 mi+681 mi
- 18/09/202631,335 mi+2,786 mi
Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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