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DX08 VCO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

37,008 mi
Last recorded37,008 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 37,008 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 36,217 miles

Rear exhaust mount detached but system is supported.

Reverse lights inop.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corroding.

Fail 28 Feb 2024 36,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount detached from body (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lights inop.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,018 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

One rear exhaust mounting corroded and detached but system is supported.

Rear of body behind bumper corroded.

Reverse lights inop.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 35,018 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipes rusting in places.

One rear exhaust mounting corroded and detached but system is supported.

Rear of body behind bumper corroded.

Reverse lights inop.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 34,102 miles

One rear exhaust rubber mounting corroded but system is supported.

Play in both inner track rods.

Rear crossmember corroded.

Underbody rusting.

Pass 20 Feb 2021 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded around sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 32,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill near suspension mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill near suspension mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside and offside. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded around sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 32,359 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 32,359 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 31,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,216 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 31,216 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,923 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 2 Mar 2017 30,923 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,630 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 30,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,262 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 30,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,883 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre wall cracked

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,991 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 VCO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VCO, 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 DX08 VCO registered?

DX08 VCO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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