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DV08 LYY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,208 mi
Last recorded76,208 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 LYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes slight play

both sill inner side corroded

front window screen small stone chip

rear number plate light loose near side

Fail 28 Aug 2018 76,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes slight play

both sill inner side corroded

front window screen small stone chip

rear number plate light loose near side

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 71,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 165/65R13

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,410 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,460 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2014 41,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,586 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 38,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,245 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 LYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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