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DV08 UXT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,321 mi
Last recorded80,321 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2024 80,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FUEL CAP AREA CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY AND FLOORS TO SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top strut bushes worn but not to excess (5.3.2 (c))

both inner and outer sills have been welded and heavily undersealed all undercar brake pipes have been undersealed

Fail 12 Apr 2023 76,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top strut bushes worn but not to excess (5.3.2 (c))

both inner and outer sills have been welded and heavily undersealed all undercar brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,989 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch

Fail 31 Mar 2022 74,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor not connected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all underneath of car including brake pipes are covered in fresh underseal

Fail 26 Jan 2021 69,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all underneath of car including brake pipes are covered in fresh underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,275 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 60,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,373 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 53,373 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,100 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 39,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,020 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 33,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Dec 2013 28,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 28,314 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 21,744 miles

Front inner brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,744 miles

Front inner brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 17,403 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,779 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 15,639 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 UXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UXT, 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 UXT registered?

DV08 UXT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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