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DS57 TPO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,055 mi
Last recorded78,055 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,055 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 78,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/tr13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,585 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,933 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,933 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,042 miles

Front both front bottom arm rear bushes weak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 59,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nsf tyre fitted the wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in outer sill within 30cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both front bottom arm rear bushes weak

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,608 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,024 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 40,992 miles

Front pad`s roughly half worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Condensation in headlights

Disc`s appear lipped

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres have cut`s in treads

Slight travel in brake pedal

Wipers leave slight streak`s

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,992 miles

Condensation in headlights

Disc`s appear lipped

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front pad`s roughly half worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres have cut`s in treads

Slight travel in brake pedal

Wipers leave slight streak`s

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,158 miles

front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,622 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 23,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,136 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 20,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,687 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 TPO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS57 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

DS57 TPO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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