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DK58 WKT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,303 mi
Last recorded71,303 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 WKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,303 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 71,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,332 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to underbody,outer sills,front and rear inner wheel arches

Fail 5 Jul 2021 67,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to underbody,outer sills,front and rear inner wheel arches

Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,588 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front reg plate damaged

underbody and front inner arches corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front reg plate damaged

underbody and front inner arches corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,238 miles

Reversing lamps inop

Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,238 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill 30cms of rear axle mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamps inop

Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,860 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 51,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis hold (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg hold (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2018 51,835 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre serverly cracked

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,251 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f floors corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking/ deteriorated on the outer side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs scored corroded

strongly advise both rear tyres severely cracked perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,630 miles

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking.

Fail 22 Mar 2014 35,582 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

front registration plate peeling

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside wiper blade starting to smear screen

offside rear tyre perished

offside wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,887 miles

advise o/s front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

Fail 2 Feb 2012 28,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s front tyre low pressure possibly due to kerb damage on rim

advise o/s front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

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 WKT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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