MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,807 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
manufactures engine covers and under trays on vehicle
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch around fuel filler (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper strut top mount (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre sidewall perished
o/s/f brake binding by hand / wearing brake disc
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front brake dics worn
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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DU08 DXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 DU08 DXW, 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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DU08 DXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.
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