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DX08 VBG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,470 mi
Last recorded72,470 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,470 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear hangers corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Wing corroded around filler cap area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower bumper bracket insecure but bumper unlikely to fall off

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,565 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 68,565 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,471 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 55,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 55,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear sill. marked. (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear sill. marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (5.2.6)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,116 miles

All tyres cracking around the tyre walls, recommend replacement soon.

Front number plate slight damage.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,453 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes are de-bonding

slight play in anti-roll bar mounting bushes

welded repairs are undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2015 47,452 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes are de-bonding

slight play in anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,319 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,760 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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DX08 VBG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX08 VBG, 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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DX08 VBG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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