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DA57 PPO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,906 mi
Last recorded98,906 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 PPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,906 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around petrol flap

Pass 17 Jan 2016 90,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2016 90,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low level -toped up (8.2.3)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 79,487 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,487 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,712 miles

cluth no pedal very hard

Fail 3 Jan 2013 59,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cluth no pedal very hard

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,485 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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DA57 PPO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA57 PPO, 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 DA57 PPO registered?

DA57 PPO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is DA57 PPO safe to buy?

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