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DV08 LAA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,856 mi
Last recorded69,856 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 LAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 69,856 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 69,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 65,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 57,490 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,325 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 14,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,376 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 LAA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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