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DL08 FXJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,976 mi
Last recorded80,976 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 FXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2025 80,976 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Mounting bolt not fully fastened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A-pillar corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Main beam switch faulty

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A-pillar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Chassis leg missing (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 78,175 miles

osf firewall in engine bay corroded

reverse light not working

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsr (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both A pillars have corrosion, but outside of component mounting area

center of os sill corroded but not excessively

Fail 5 Nov 2024 78,158 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsr (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both A pillars have corrosion, but outside of component mounting area

center of os sill corroded but not excessively

osf firewall in engine bay corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On The Outer Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 75,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On The Outer Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,036 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion forming nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear

Fail 19 Nov 2021 65,009 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion forming nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear

Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,201 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 60,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,264 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 58,260 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to offside inner arch

corrosion to offside windscreen pillar

Pass 3 Jan 2019 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 51,588 miles

Front subframe mounting areas starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jan 2018 51,588 miles

Front subframe mounting areas starting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it, close to the inner edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 34,973 miles

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

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

offside front washer slight bloked

Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,973 miles

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

offside front washer slight bloked

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,290 miles

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

most of exhaust system is corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 33,290 miles

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

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

most of exhaust system is corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc,s slightly worn //// both rear tyre very soon required due to perrishing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc,s slighty worn /// both rear tyres started to perrish on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres started to perrish /// front brake disc,s slightly worn

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 FXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FXJ, 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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DL08 FXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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