MOT Status
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55,303 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both sides front upper suspension mounts have wear & movement
Crack to windscreen at base (Not affecting view of the road)
Nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner edge
Offside rear inner sill corroding
Oil leak (Not excessive)
Power steering pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both sides front upper suspension mounts have wear & movement
Crack to windscreen at base (Not affecting view of the road)
Nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner edge
Offside rear inner sill corroding
Oil leak (Not excessive)
Power steering pipes starting to corrode
Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating (No movement detected)
Both sides front upper suspension mounts have wear & movement
Crack to windscreen at base (Not affecting view of the road)
Exhaust corroding
Nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner edge
Oil leak (Not excessive)
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc's slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc's slightly corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f o/s/f lower arm inner bushes pulling away from bonding.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f o/s/f lower arm inner bushes pulling away from bonding.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DL57 HTA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 DL57 HTA, 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 DL57 HTA registered?
DL57 HTA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2008.
Is DL57 HTA safe to buy?
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