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DL57 HUO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,105 mi
Last recorded81,105 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,780 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to where axle mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,299 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear of inner sills under vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

corrosion to underside rear of vehicle

exhaust front mtg corroded and flexi joint damaged

ns/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to underside rear of vehicle

exhaust front mtg corroded and flexi joint damaged

ns/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,355 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,670 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe damaged and pushed up causeing system to touch floor

Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe damaged and pushed up causeing system to touch floor

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,620 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,579 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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DL57 HUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL57 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

DL57 HUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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