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DK58 TMX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,880 mi
Last recorded37,880 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 TMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 37,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER AN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 20 Dec 2024 37,876 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills and floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 32,890 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 32,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 30,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn due to spring fouling the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sub-frame mounting (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 30,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn due to spring fouling the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sub-frame mounting (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 26,705 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,690 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 20,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 19,082 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 19,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil by axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 17,443 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 17,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 14,946 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall split and perished

offside front tyre sidewall split and perished

Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 12,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,587 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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DK58 TMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DK58 TMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK58 TMX registered?

DK58 TMX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is DK58 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK58 TMX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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