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DY58 AOM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,093 mi
Last recorded72,093 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 AOM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,093 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,711 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis next to sub frame heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear inner wing next to fuel top corroded

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

Offside Front chassis next to sub frame heavy corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front chassis next to sub frame heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear inner wing next to fuel top corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front chassis next to sub frame heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,167 miles

both front 'chassis to cross member section' corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 59,167 miles

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

both front 'chassis to cross member section' corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,376 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,735 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls perishing

power steering pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wheel trim damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2011 30,865 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wheel trim damaged

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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DY58 AOM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DY58 AOM, 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 DY58 AOM registered?

DY58 AOM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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