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DE08 TVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,614 mi
Last recorded24,614 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 24,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 24,612 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 20,033 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr inner and outer sills and osf floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 18,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 15,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 11,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 8,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 8,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 7,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 6,889 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 5,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 4,726 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 3,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 2,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,140 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 1,840 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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DE08 TVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

DE08 TVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DE08 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 TVJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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