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DX08 USH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 USH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 98,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear chassis member badly corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,998 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front floor holed in non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Front floor holed in non prescribed area

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low no image on screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front floor holed in non prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Front floor holed in non prescribed area

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,257 miles

Offside Front wiper worn

initial underbody corrosion showing to floors,outer sills,front inner wings

Fail 23 Aug 2017 89,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wiper worn

initial underbody corrosion showing to floors,outer sills,front inner wings

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,425 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 86,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,373 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,218 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 61,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres are low on presure

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,755 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,009 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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DX08 USH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 DX08 USH, 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 DX08 USH registered?

DX08 USH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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