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DE58 VUC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,228 mi
Last recorded107,228 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 VUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,228 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower underneath vehicle has surface rust advise wax oil

Fail 30 Jan 2021 107,220 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded as marked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r inner sill nxt to suspension mount,o/s/f outer sill , o/s/f chassis , all marked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower underneath vehicle has surface rust advise wax oil

Pass 4 Jan 2020 105,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,783 miles

Rear tyres tread stepped

Fail 9 Jan 2019 96,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres tread stepped

Pass 13 Jan 2018 88,527 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,147 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 81,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,213 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,213 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside, possible bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low Offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working Offside (1.1.C.1d)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,786 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,292 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,979 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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DE58 VUC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE58 VUC, 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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DE58 VUC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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