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EN08 DVM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,870 mi
Last recorded88,870 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 DVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 88,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Sills corroded both inner and outer front to rear

Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 77,294 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 77,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 75,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,728 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 68,728 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spots on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,390 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,872 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,622 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,622 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 36,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,144 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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EN08 DVM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN08 DVM, 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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EN08 DVM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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