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DV08 XWP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,990 mi
Last recorded140,990 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 140,990 miles

Corrosion to power steering pipework under nearside front wheel arch

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner braking contact surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 140,986 miles

Horn not working tone inaudible (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also both inner & rear bushes deteriorated & have play/movement-not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling macpherson strut assembly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush also front inner bush & lower ball joint deteriorated & have play/movement-not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to power steering pipework under nearside front wheel arch

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner braking contact surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 131,462 miles

Both front brake discs pitted/worn

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipework corroded badly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror protection capping missing

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front brake discs pitted/worn

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipework corroded badly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror protection capping missing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,124 miles

Both N/S & O/S lower wishbone arm rear bushes perishing/split

Centre rear view mirror adrift

Fail 7 Jul 2017 124,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rear bracket adrift (7.1.1)

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

Centre rear view mirror adrift

Both N/S & O/S lower wishbone arm rear bushes perishing/split

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,869 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,844 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,949 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,672 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,261 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 XWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

DV08 XWP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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