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DK58 TUH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 TUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moiturised (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, near B post (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moiturised (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, near B post (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 76,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 68,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked and perished

condensation in offside front headlamp

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

condensation in offside front headlamp

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside front and offside front wheel damage is in my opinion at the limit of what is acceptable i would advise to replace

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,252 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion starting to the exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,290 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 TUH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUH, 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 DK58 TUH registered?

DK58 TUH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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