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DV58 DXJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,659 mi
Last recorded16,659 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 16,659 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 16,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 15,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 15,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 14,766 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 14,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 14,256 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 13,739 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both front caliper flexis incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 13,028 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 11,881 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 11,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 10,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 7,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 4,583 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 DXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DXJ, 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 DV58 DXJ registered?

DV58 DXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is DV58 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 DXJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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