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DS57 DKN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,247 mi
Last recorded76,247 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 DKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,027 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside + offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner + outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner + outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,881 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,875 miles

Gearbox rear mounting rubber deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside + offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,474 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 52,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,837 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jan 2014 45,837 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,826 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,125 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc' pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,222 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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DS57 DKN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS57 DKN, 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 DS57 DKN registered?

DS57 DKN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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