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DS57 TVD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,015 mi
Last recorded103,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,629 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 94,629 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,899 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,766 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,072 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,848 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,392 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,929 miles

Front tyres different size to rear tyres

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 51,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres different size to rear tyres

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,359 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 28,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TVD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

DS57 TVD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is DS57 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 TVD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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