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DU58 YDX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,280 mi
Last recorded71,280 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,280 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Axle bushes worn

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,280 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle bushes worn

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,612 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres have shoulder cracks

Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres have shoulder cracks

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,293 miles

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

Inner sills rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2017 48,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Inner sills rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,547 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,881 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,818 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,495 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 28,495 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,920 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 22,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 17,494 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)

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 YDX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

DU58 YDX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is DU58 YDX safe to buy?

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