MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL
ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND OUTER FUEL CAP PANEL (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND OUTER FUEL CAP PANEL (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR AXL MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AROUND FUEL FILLER NECK (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AROUND FUEL FILLER NECK (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND OUTER FUEL CAP PANEL (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND OUTER FUEL CAP PANEL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR AXL MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rack boot twisted
Nearside rack boot twisted
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyre side wall silghtly perished
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyre side wall silghtly perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV08 LBJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 LBJ, 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 LBJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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