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AC08 DHL

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,961 mi
Last recorded69,961 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,961 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 69,946 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (fuel cap) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,201 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 65,200 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel front and rear (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,230 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and nearside front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 62,230 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and nearside front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,133 miles

165/65/R13/77t., Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

N/S wiper split. Replaced.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,942 miles

Due to wet weather conditions not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight body damage on n/s/r

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,447 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Exhaust system corroded slightly

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s/f tyre wearing from inner edges

Slight damage on o/s/r panel and bumper

Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,740 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Due to wet weather conditions not allowing full inspection underneath

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,260 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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AC08 DHL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow 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 AC08 DHL, 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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AC08 DHL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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