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AO58 DSY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,686 mi
Last recorded68,686 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 DSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,686 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective PIN CORRODED AWAY FROM PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOTH HANGERS CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear FLOOR CORRODED.

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED.

Fail 4 Mar 2024 68,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH IS UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH IS UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective PIN CORRODED AWAY FROM PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOTH HANGERS CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear FLOOR CORRODED.

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holding bumper in place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 65,408 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing by brake pipe flex (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holding bumper in place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 62,365 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall....165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,522 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 59,490 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative SWITCH INOPERATIVE (4.5.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL AND FLOOR PAN HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,166 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 52,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

spare wheel bent plus tyre flat

Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,170 miles

Nail in tyre spare ()

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 40,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre spare ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,534 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 27,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,825 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

floor to to sill corroded both sides

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 23,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished

floor to to sill corroded both sides

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,701 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 18,672 miles

drivers door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2014 15,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 9,836 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 DSY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DSY, 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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AO58 DSY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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