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DV08 LCA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 68,734 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has a hole on the outer part of the body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 62,868 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 62,868 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 59,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 53,189 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,658 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrished.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,656 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,012 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 44,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,821 miles

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

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