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DS57 XKD

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,877 mi
Last recorded61,877 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 XKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 61,877 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 61,856 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,263 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 58,404 miles

Nearside Front Floor Weak

Nearside Rear Outer Sill weak

Nearside Rear Tyre close to wear indicators

Offside Front Chassis rusty

Offside Front Floor Weak

Rear Oil leak from Engine

Fail 7 Feb 2020 58,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted within 30cm of Rear Seatbelt Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch rotted within 30cm of Rear Suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch rotted within 30cm of Rear Suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted within 30cm of Rear Seatbelt Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Wiring Loom Fouling exhaust (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor Weak

Nearside Rear Outer Sill weak

Nearside Rear Tyre close to wear indicators

Offside Front Chassis rusty

Offside Front Floor Weak

Rear Oil leak from Engine

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,493 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 49,493 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Bonded Suspension axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted with 30cm of seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Bonded Suspension axle bushe (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted with 30cm of seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,802 miles

engine management light

Fail 15 Feb 2018 41,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,356 miles

front chassis rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2017 38,356 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front chassis rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2017 38,336 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/chassis leg, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,552 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 33,552 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,521 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,524 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 24,524 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,037 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,415 miles

All tyres are cracked and perished, but not exposing cords or ply

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XKD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XKD, 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 XKD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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