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AO58 DPU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,327 mi
Last recorded87,327 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 DPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 87,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,093 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 83,469 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,911 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front bottom arm bushes worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 77,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative stuck on (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front bottom arm bushes worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,871 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,871 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,207 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,204 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre splitting on inner tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,588 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,410 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,800 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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AO58 DPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 AO58 DPU, 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 AO58 DPU registered?

AO58 DPU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is AO58 DPU safe to buy?

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