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DA57 XCL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,375 mi
Last recorded38,375 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 38,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at bottom and near fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at bottom and middle of of wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 35,759 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 32,942 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,382 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 27,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 26,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens discolouring (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,832 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 23,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 20,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 17,741 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 14,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 11,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 7,732 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 4,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 3,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 2,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 1,662 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 XCL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

DA57 XCL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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