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FT08 DVB

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,917 mi
Last recorded115,917 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 DVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,917 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 115,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,784 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres heavily worn on inner edge close to cords

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Jul 2016 107,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front nearside and offside tyres heavily worn on inner edge close to cords

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,575 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,566 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,225 miles

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,965 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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FT08 DVB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT08 DVB, 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 FT08 DVB registered?

FT08 DVB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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