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DE08 SXN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,663 mi
Last recorded61,663 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 SXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,663 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 61,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,677 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 54,677 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,896 miles

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

nearside and central outer sill corroding

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroding

nearside and offside front inner chassis corroding

nearside and offside front to back inner sills corroding

offside front to back outer sill corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2019 48,693 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

nearside and central outer sill corroding

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroding

nearside and offside front inner chassis corroding

nearside and offside front to back inner sills corroding

offside front to back outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,335 miles

Oil leak ()

both nearside and offside front to back inner sills have areas of slight corrosion detected

both nearside and offside front to back outer sills have areas of slight corroding detected

nearside and offside front wiperblade rubbers slightly peeling at ends

nearside front chassis leg slightly corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,875 miles

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected

nearside rear axle bush getting worn

rear exhaust silencer mount corroded and broken but system still secure

spare wheel tyre perished

Fail 10 Apr 2017 41,791 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected

nearside rear axle bush getting worn

rear exhaust silencer mount corroded and broken but system still secure

spare wheel tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,554 miles

nearside and offside front to back inner sills corroding

offside front to back outer sill slightly corroding

slight oil leak detected

spare wheel tyre badly cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,387 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded!!

spare wheel tyre cracking!!

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,013 miles

o/s front and n/s and o/s rear tyres side wall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,902 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)

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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DE08 SXN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DE08 SXN, 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 DE08 SXN registered?

DE08 SXN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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