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DN08 HVK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 103,537 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 103,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,828 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 90,822 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 21 May 2016 88,092 miles

corrosion on underside and sills

Fail 19 May 2016 88,092 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

corrosion on underside and sills

Pass 27 May 2015 82,681 miles

chip in the windscreen

n/s and the o/s front chassis rails are rusty

n/s and the o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes are badly split

n/s and the o/s rear inner sills are very rusty and weak

n/s no plate light lens is broken

o/s rear outer sill is rusty

rear no plate is cracked

Pass 27 May 2014 75,523 miles

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

Nearside number plate light lens damaged

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

Offside front tyre is bald on inside edge

Fail 24 May 2014 75,523 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside number plate light lens damaged

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

Offside front tyre is bald on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,370 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 58,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2012 58,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 58,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,300 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 44,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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DN08 HVK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HVK, 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 DN08 HVK registered?

DN08 HVK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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