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DV58 AMU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,594 mi
Last recorded49,594 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 AMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 49,594 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 6 May 2020 49,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 4 May 2019 45,386 miles

both rear axle bushes perished and have slight play

Fail 3 May 2019 45,386 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark parking brake flashes (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

both rear axle bushes perished and have slight play

Pass 2 May 2018 41,604 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 41,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 36,657 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear. (2.4.F.3)

Central Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,178 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 36,178 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,160 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 22,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,362 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 Mar 2013 13,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,964 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,624 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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DV58 AMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 DV58 AMU, 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 AMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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