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DN58 CJE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN58 CJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,716 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,310 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 64,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,591 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 46,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,583 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 40,583 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 34,242 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 34,242 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML indicates a fault

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,969 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,153 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,327 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 11,838 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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DN58 CJE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN58 CJE, 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 DN58 CJE registered?

DN58 CJE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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