MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Indicator switch faulty illuminates main beam (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting rubber de laminated (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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DU08 HPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DU08 HPJ, 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 HPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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