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DU58 MKV

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,585 mi
Last recorded64,585 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 MKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 64,585 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s+n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 55,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gear knob loose - Will come off in hand when changing gears. Recommended to glue back

Nearside Front Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front Floor slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front bush mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front bush mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper mounting area slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Both rear tyres over 5 years old (dot 2313)

Rear exhaust mounting fixing area slightlty corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2020 55,258 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Flooe (yellow chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gear knob loose - Will come off in hand when changing gears. Recommended to glue back

Nearside Front Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front Floor slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front bush mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front bush mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper mounting area slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Both rear tyres over 5 years old (dot 2313)

Rear exhaust mounting fixing area slightlty corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,736 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2019 47,736 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,472 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,796 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 27,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,631 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,073 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 20,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,758 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,601 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 MKV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

DU58 MKV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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