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DV58 WUU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,321 mi
Last recorded100,321 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,321 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 100,321 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear quarter panel corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Spare tyre flat

Fail 15 Oct 2015 85,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear quarter panel corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Oct 2014 69,371 miles

corrosion to rear quarter but not within perscribed areas

recommend waxoyl treatment

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,258 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 56,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

plastic film wrapped around nearside driveshaft,this has caused damage to drive shaft/gearbox seal requires urgent attension.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,743 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)

front tyres wearing edges

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 WUU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV58 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

DV58 WUU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is DV58 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 WUU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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