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OV58 DBX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,036 mi
Last recorded82,036 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 DBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 82,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,306 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,785 miles

FRONT BOTH WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

N/S & O/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,037 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 60,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

starting to show signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2018 48,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged fitted incorrectly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexi brake hose rubbing on wheel, fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

starting to show signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,734 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,744 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 33,744 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,449 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 19,449 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)

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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OV58 DBX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV58 DBX, 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 OV58 DBX registered?

OV58 DBX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is OV58 DBX safe to buy?

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