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DS57 EWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,951 mi
Last recorded54,951 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,951 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sill Areas / Door Shuts / Inner Front Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

PAS Pipe Corroded N/S/F

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Casings Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 54,951 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sill Areas / Door Shuts / Inner Front Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

PAS Pipe Corroded N/S/F

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Casings Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,876 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wide spread corrosion to underside / door shuts and Chassis

Fail 21 Sep 2021 45,751 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts have no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper and lower Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor by seat mount Marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wide spread corrosion to underside / door shuts and Chassis

Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four areas surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 35,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 32,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

hazzard warning tell tale not working

Fail 25 Oct 2019 32,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

hazzard warning tell tale not working

Pass 2 Nov 2018 28,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerbing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drop-sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 23,061 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 18,256 miles

Nearside Rear accident damadge

Nearside Rear plastic arch pannel slightly loose

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on gear box

Pass 14 Dec 2015 12,023 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Rear both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 30 Dec 2014 8,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 7,867 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 7,117 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 3,881 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 3,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 EWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EWJ, 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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DS57 EWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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