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DU58 MPF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,711 mi
Last recorded98,711 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 MPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,711 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle components covered with substance unable to check properly

Fail 17 Dec 2020 98,708 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,578 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,403 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front sub frame corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box/pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,072 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit / worn on inside shoulders

N/f power steering pipes corroded

O/s/r inner sill near trailing arm mounting slightly corroded

Slight uneven front brake application

Fail 22 Nov 2016 79,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres nearing legal limit / worn on inside shoulders

N/f power steering pipes corroded

O/s/r inner sill near trailing arm mounting slightly corroded

Slight uneven front brake application

Strong advise. Both rear tyres just above 1.6mm / cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,470 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,470 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,078 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs wiring bracket corroded but not loose on o/s/f roll bar link

Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs wiring bracket corroded but not loose on o/s/f roll bar link

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,386 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,386 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,473 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 MPF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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