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DF08 VEV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,306 mi
Last recorded22,306 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 22,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 21,606 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 21,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,344 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 21,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,967 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroding

fuel filter corroding/ tank also corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2016 20,967 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroding

fuel filter corroding/ tank also corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,047 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 20,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,479 miles

all four tyres cracking

exhaust system cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,457 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

both rear outer walls perishing

exhaust system corroding

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,635 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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DF08 VEV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF08 VEV, 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 DF08 VEV registered?

DF08 VEV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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