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DK58 VSD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,724 mi
Last recorded121,724 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 VSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,724 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 121,724 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Door wont unlock. (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door wont unlock. (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill by belt and rear axle mounts. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole by rear axle mount on inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel filler area badly corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and inner arch by subframe and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and inner arch by subframe and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing/sill corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bad leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody of the vehicle including suspension components, chassis rails and floor shows light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,128 miles

Corrosion around Fuel filler cap

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front rear subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer and inner sill shows light corrosion, advise to monitor

Offside Outer and inner sill shows light corrosion, advise to monitor

Offside Rear Rear axle mounting prescribed area corroded but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill has a hole. also within 30cm of rear axle mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion around Fuel filler cap

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front rear subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer and inner sill shows light corrosion, advise to monitor

Offside Outer and inner sill shows light corrosion, advise to monitor

Offside Rear Rear axle mounting prescribed area corroded but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,201 miles

handbrake low reading offside

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

OS park brake poor

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,418 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 71,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,157 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 65,156 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arms both sides (2.4.F.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,670 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 59,670 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 15 Jan 2013 51,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,814 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,084 miles

Front discs are worn.

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

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

all 4 tyres are worn down to 1.6 mm

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 VSD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK58 VSD, 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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DK58 VSD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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