MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
no reverse light
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame mounting area by floor to sill lip and inner rear arch also outer sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure mounting to inner arch breaking away heavily corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area by fuel filler and top suspension mounting area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame mounting area, floor to sill lip. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch to chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch to chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security B post . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Correct at zero setting ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Correct at zero setting ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted
offside bottom arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Wheel trims fitted
Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight freeplay in nearside front top strut mount
Wheel trims fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA57 XDB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?
DA57 XDB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2008.
Is DA57 XDB safe to buy?
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