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DL08 EKT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,668 mi
Last recorded62,668 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,668 miles

offside front bumper damaged

power steering pipes corroded

exhaust sections corroded

general corrosion to all underbody areas, including all sills and floor areas

slight damage to offside front brake hose

Fail 13 Mar 2018 62,638 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust sections corroded

fuel filter corroded, smell of fuel from rear of vehicle

general corrosion to all underbody areas, including all sills and floor areas

offside front bumper damaged

power steering pipes corroded

slight damage to offside front brake hose

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,694 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 60,694 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,290 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor in several places (5.2.6)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 21 Jul 2016 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor in several places (5.2.6)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,843 miles

corrosion around fuel filler neck

dirvers seat does not tilt forward

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,421 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)

showing signs of corrosion around fuel filler cap

Fail 28 Jul 2014 39,420 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

showing signs of corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,469 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,958 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,503 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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DL08 EKT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL08 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

DL08 EKT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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