MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,275 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tires wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (marked in white) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill (marked with white marker) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (marked in white) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill (marked with white marker) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tires wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under Body Corrosion
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under Body Corrosion
Nearside Front Lower wishbone bush deteriating slight
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf floor pan / sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear osr axel bushes signs of wear
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rear axle bushes split
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
rear axle bushes split
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perrished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms (2.4.G.2)
wheel trims fitted
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perrished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms (2.4.G.2)
wheel trims fitted
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top mounts (2.7.4)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
wheel trims fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU58 XLM 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 73.3%.
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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?
DU58 XLM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.
Is DU58 XLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for DU58 XLM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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