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DS57 XST

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,135 mi
Last recorded85,135 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 XST
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security To Rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security To Rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,948 miles

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

O/S FRONT INNER WING CORRODED BUT NOT VISABLE BEHIND SPASH PANEL

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 79,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

O/S FRONT INNER WING CORRODED BUT NOT VISABLE BEHIND SPASH PANEL

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,815 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 76,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,972 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,614 miles

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

offside and nearside rear closing sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,873 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 62,051 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,326 miles

rear silencer bracket rotten

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 24,301 miles

fuel filter corroding

wear to both front discs

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 XST is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XST, 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 XST registered?

DS57 XST is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is DS57 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 XST shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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