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DU58 CVE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,144 mi
Last recorded49,144 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 CVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 49,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 34,694 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 34,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner seal within seatbelt anchor also 2x more holes close apart on inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corroded within 30cm from subframe mounting on front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner seal within seatbelt anchor also 2x more holes close apart on inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 34,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 34,420 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 34,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,508 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front subframe mounts corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,609 miles

Nearside and offside front chassis slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front sub-frame mounts corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,198 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 31,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,306 miles

nearside front sub frame mount slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 29,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front sub frame mount slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,336 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,694 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,635 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,514 miles

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 CVE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

DU58 CVE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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