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DV58 YNC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,729 mi
Last recorded61,729 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 61,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,383 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 50,383 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,621 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2018 38,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also boot has ripped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,553 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 22,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 3 Oct 2014 19,009 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 15,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise nsr tyre is begining to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,862 miles

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

advise nsr tyre is begining to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,296 miles

Heard a creak coming from front suspension when cold, possible lower arm, ball joints dry.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,316 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 YNC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

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

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