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DA57 XDN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,657 mi
Last recorded59,657 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,657 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 59,654 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,306 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front to rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 52,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front to rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,756 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 45,873 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 45,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,830 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 43,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,258 miles

both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

corrosion front inner wheel arches

corrosion holes around fuel filler neck

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 39,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

corrosion front inner wheel arches

corrosion holes around fuel filler neck

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,664 miles

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

corrosion hole nearside rear inner wheel arch nr fuel filler

Fail 22 Jan 2016 34,664 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion hole nearside rear inner wheel arch nr fuel filler

Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,148 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,762 miles

o/s/f tyre has cracking to wall/tread area

o/s/r tyre has cracking in wall/ tread area

Pass 30 Jan 2013 9,473 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 3,954 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 2,932 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 2,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 XDN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XDN, 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 XDN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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