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DU58 PBZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,678 mi
Last recorded54,678 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 54,678 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 54,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 51,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 47,772 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 42,538 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,669 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 38,668 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,091 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing screen slightly

slight leak from brake reservoir rubber pipe

Fail 19 Apr 2017 35,062 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/f coil spring fouling tyre (3.7.A.1)

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

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

front wipers smearing screen slightly

slight leak from brake reservoir rubber pipe

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,684 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 31,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs poor (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,628 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,020 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,402 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm on inner tread and worn off on outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm on inner tread

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,785 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 PBZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU58 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

DU58 PBZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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