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DV58 ALO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,005 mi
Last recorded59,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 ALO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 59,005 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure all mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier fractured due to corrosion (6.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,534 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,275 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight wear rear axle bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,094 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,379 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,556 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 15 Jul 2015 31,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,240 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are worn on the inner edges

o/s wiper blade is torn at one end

Fail 24 Sep 2013 23,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s and n/s front tyres are worn on the inner edges

o/s wiper blade is torn at one end

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,542 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,828 miles

o/s/f brake disc inner face is badly scorn

Fail 24 Sep 2011 14,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake disc inner face is badly scorn

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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DV58 ALO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV58 ALO, 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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DV58 ALO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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