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DL08 EAM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,747 mi
Last recorded61,747 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,747 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 61,729 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in inner sill due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,034 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inside

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DL08 EAM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DL08 EAM, 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 DL08 EAM registered?

DL08 EAM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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