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DN08 GWV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

139,057 mi
Last recorded139,057 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 GWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 139,057 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor close to sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sills corroded both sides

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section of exhaust (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs light pitting inner edge (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

all four tyres cracked and perished on side walls

coolant level low

off side gear box seal leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2018 129,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole within 30cm of mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole within 30cm of mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section of exhaust (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs light pitting inner edge (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

all four tyres cracked and perished on side walls

coolant level low

off side gear box seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 121,077 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,320 miles

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

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

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

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

sill backings slight corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2016 118,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body panel [around fuel cap] (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

sill backings slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,890 miles

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

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

fuel cap area corroded

underbody corrodd

Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fuel cap area corroded

underbody corrodd

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,014 miles

All suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

Both front seat backs are loose but locked in upright position

Coil springs complete

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Offside and nearside front road wheels slightly damaged and scuffed

Power steering pump damp with oil

Slight corrosion to inner sills and fuel flap area

Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,014 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

Both front seat backs are loose but locked in upright position

Coil springs complete

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

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

Offside and nearside front road wheels slightly damaged and scuffed

Offside and nearside front tyre edges are worn and are on legal limits 1.6mm

Power steering pump damp with oil

Slight corrosion to inner sills and fuel flap area

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,606 miles

All suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

Coil springs complete

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,506 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

Coil springs complete

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,908 miles

brake service

near side rear outer wall perrished but no ply or cords showing

Fail 19 May 2011 45,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 45,421 miles

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

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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DN08 GWV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DN08 GWV, 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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DN08 GWV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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