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DA57 UVM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,672 mi
Last recorded35,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 35,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 28,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount worn

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 8 Jan 2025 28,647 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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Nearside Front Upper suspension mount worn

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Dec 2023 23,512 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills are corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush is coming out of the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 22,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush is split on the underside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush has started to come out of the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 22,031 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn and corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded The front pas pipes are heavily corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 20,038 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded The pas pipes are corroded under the front radiator. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 18,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks on the inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 16,415 miles

slight perishing to nearside front tyre on inside wall

Pass 13 Dec 2016 14,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 13,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 11,163 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perish cracks in the outer sidewall.

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 9,103 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 9,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 7,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 5,109 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 3,918 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 UVM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DA57 UVM, 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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DA57 UVM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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