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DV08 LBY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 81,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,334 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 53,741 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,783 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,045 miles

all welding repairs undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,059 miles

all welding repairs undersealed

Fail 4 Mar 2019 33,041 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,772 miles

both outer sill have rust scabs and blistering

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,101 miles

both outer sills have signs of blistering and rust scabs

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,786 miles

outer sills have slight corrosion and blistering

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,526 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,981 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,874 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,892 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 LBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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