MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak at oil filter
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
oil leak at oil filter
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nsr tyre perished & cracking
Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise very slight but not excessive play in both rear axle bushes
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise very slight but not excessive play in both rear axle bushes
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV08 LYJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?
DV08 LYJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2008.
Is DV08 LYJ safe to buy?
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