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DV08 LBX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,762 mi
Last recorded73,762 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 73,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer sill signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded by rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer sill signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded by rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 73,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer sill signs of corrosion

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded by rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer sill signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded by rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 69,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015
Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,244 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,706 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,859 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,081 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 LBX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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