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DL08 ELJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,779 mi
Last recorded105,779 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 101,305 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 101,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jul 2019 101,250 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by fuel cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 101,065 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 101,054 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,401 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,366 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,256 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,537 miles

steering wheel out of alignment

Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,536 miles

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

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

steering wheel out of alignment

Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,534 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,534 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 17 May 2011 49,681 miles

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

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

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

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 ELJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

DL08 ELJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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