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LD58 DVG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 DVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,430 miles

Front Part of the chassis leg corroded (Both sides)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering leak (Reserviour)

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam (Both sides) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse light n/w

Wipers smearing

Fail 4 Nov 2019 83,430 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Part of the chassis leg corroded (Both sides)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering leak (Reserviour)

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam (Both sides) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse light n/w

Wipers smearing

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,731 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 74,731 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,773 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 66,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,385 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,190 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,295 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 46,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,789 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall has cut

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,186 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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LD58 DVG 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 LD58 DVG, 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 LD58 DVG registered?

LD58 DVG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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