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DU58 UEF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 UEF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 81,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 77,321 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mounts has slight movement in them

both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2021 77,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mounts has slight movement in them

both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,560 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,909 miles

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are slightly deteriorated

slight movement in the nearside rear big axle bush

Fail 1 Dec 2019 70,909 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are slightly deteriorated

slight movement in the nearside rear big axle bush

Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advise body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise on movement in nearside rear shock top mounting

condensation in nearside headlamp lens

Fail 1 Dec 2018 65,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advise body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise on movement in nearside rear shock top mounting

condensation in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 2 Dec 2017 59,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting area (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 59,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting area (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres side walls has a serious cracks

Pass 10 Dec 2016 53,220 miles

offside outer body sill has a serious corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2016 53,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and offside (1.7.5a)

offside outer body sill has a serious corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2015 47,242 miles

advise on movement in nearside rear shokc absorber top mounting unit

engine misfiring

nearside front suspension arm forward facing rubber bush deteriorating

offside front suspension arm rear facing rubber bush deteriorating

Fail 15 Dec 2015 47,242 miles

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

advise on movement in nearside rear shokc absorber top mounting unit

engine misfiring

nearside front suspension arm forward facing rubber bush deteriorating

offside front suspension arm rear facing rubber bush deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2014 41,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise on movement in nearside rear shock top mounting

both front suspension arms rear facing bushes deterioriating

small cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Dec 2014 41,930 miles

advise on movement in nearside rear shock top mounting

both front suspension arms rear facing bushes deterioriating

small cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Dec 2013 36,999 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorating

front wipers smearing

slight movement in the nearside rear shock absorber top mounting

strong advise on nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2013 36,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorating

front wipers smearing

slight movement in the nearside rear shock absorber top mounting

strong advise on nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,907 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake disc slightly worn

offside rear and nearside rear tyre has a serious cracks

Fail 8 Dec 2011 27,907 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake disc slightly worn

offside rear and nearside rear tyre has a serious cracks

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 UEF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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