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DA57 XDB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,640 mi
Last recorded59,640 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,640 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 59,638 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,371 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 50,420 miles

no reverse light

Fail 21 Nov 2018 50,347 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,091 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Correct at zero setting ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 48,091 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,549 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 44,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,265 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 32,275 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 32,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 27,386 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 27,386 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 23,196 miles

child seat fitted

offside bottom arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2012 19,418 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2011 14,325 miles

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?

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 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.

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