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DL57 HTY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,855 mi
Last recorded47,855 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 47,855 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside front to rear chassis floor etc, multiple areas chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

body panel around fuel filler corroding

vehicle has excessive corrosion in multiple areas

Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,777 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

wear to inner edge of both front tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2023 46,761 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

wear to inner edge of both front tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 45,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 43,333 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 43,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,236 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 41,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 36,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BODY FRONT SUS TURRETS INNER ARCHES INERR AND OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,710 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 33,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 33,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

joint onto abs hydraulic unit damp

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2017 31,831 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak from selector seal

Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,038 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front discs slightly wor and pitted

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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DL57 HTY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

DL57 HTY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DL57 HTY safe to buy?

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