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DV08 KRD

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,080 mi
Last recorded78,080 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,080 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 78,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 75,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 64,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 59,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,201 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 55,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,768 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 52,768 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,680 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,667 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 45,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 45,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,491 miles

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

Offside Rear protected in underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,489 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 41,190 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 39,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,851 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsr tyre has a small nail in it and is slightly cracked

slight cracking osr tyre

slight play nsr wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,679 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 36,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,829 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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DV08 KRD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DV08 KRD, 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 DV08 KRD registered?

DV08 KRD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DV08 KRD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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