MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion rear quarter panel door edge/sill & o/s/f outer sill
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion Nearside front floor, rear quarter panel door edge/sill, both inner sills
corrosion to outer sills, front floor to sills, rear underside sills
o/s/r tyre wearing un even on inner edge
Offside Rear nail tyre tread
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
minor fluid seapage clutch master cylinder return pipe
Coolant level below minimum - theromstat housing damp/ stained
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
deterioration both front lower arm rear bushes
fluid seapage clutch master cylinder return pipe
front brake pads begining to wear thin-discs deteriorated & worn
both front tyres worn on inner edges-nearing test limit
deterioration both front lower arm rear bushes
minor fluid seapage clutch master cylinder rtn pipe
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU08 XEM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 DU08 XEM, 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 DU08 XEM registered?
DU08 XEM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is DU08 XEM safe to buy?
The MOT history for DU08 XEM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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