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DV08 LBN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 LBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 59,982 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

lower engine mount slightly defective

Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,389 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 48,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,346 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Corrosion to bumper attachment but not excessive

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,309 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Corrosion to bumper bracket attachment but not excessive

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 43,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Corrosion to bumper bracket attachment but not excessive

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,405 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion to bumper bracket attachment but not excessive

Fail 28 Aug 2020 41,405 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion to bumper bracket attachment but not excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,225 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 39,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 May 2019 39,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,414 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 38,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 37,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,906 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 35,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 33,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,335 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 LBN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

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

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