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DY58 FMZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,390 mi
Last recorded46,390 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,390 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge 1656513 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion around fuel cap area

Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad around 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge 1656513 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel filler cap (5.2.6)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres are perrished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall (needs replacement tyre ) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 38,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad around 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge 1656513 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel filler cap (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres are perrished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall (needs replacement tyre ) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 26,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 26,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 20,028 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)

near side rear tyre has a piece of metal in inner side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,028 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 11,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,674 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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DY58 FMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DY58 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

DY58 FMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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