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DU58 AOY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,194 mi
Last recorded67,194 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 AOY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2025 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front lower wing holed

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 62,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box detatched (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 60,949 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 60,949 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,173 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 57,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1656513 adv wa (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,922 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 53,922 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 51,053 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ON BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower General rust and corrosion under vehicle body

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes on both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ON BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 51,053 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low on both sides too low DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ON BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower General rust and corrosion under vehicle body

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes on both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ON BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,922 miles

N/S inner side seal corroded

O/S inner side seal corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 48,032 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 46,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,272 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,943 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 17,935 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,618 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 12,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 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)

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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DU58 AOY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU58 AOY, 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 DU58 AOY registered?

DU58 AOY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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