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DV08 LBJ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,776 mi
Last recorded85,776 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,776 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,498 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,613 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 82,613 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,307 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 77,307 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2016 74,091 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2016 74,091 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,358 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,358 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2014 59,900 miles

Nearside rack boot twisted

Fail 10 May 2014 59,900 miles

Nearside rack boot twisted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 48,144 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 48,144 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,122 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,122 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 33,414 miles

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