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DE08 TWV

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,267 mi
Last recorded84,267 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 84,267 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,804 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,804 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has deep cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,528 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion around the fuel filler flap

fuel tank corroded

heat shield loose

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 6 Apr 2018 76,528 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30cm of sub-frame mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded 30cm to seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint blowing (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion around the fuel filler flap

fuel tank corroded

heat shield loose

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,201 miles

Offside Rear sidewall is cracking on the outside wall off the tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion around the fuel filler cap

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,207 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smearing and split on ends

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,892 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 TWV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE08 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

DE08 TWV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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