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FT57 DGU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,583 mi
Last recorded56,583 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 DGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 56,583 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 56,583 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch at front as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Arch at rear holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,359 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Fail 5 Oct 2018 53,339 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,762 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,136 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both.Replacement recommended (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 48,136 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Starting to perish.Replacement recommended....165/65/13

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both.Replacement recommended (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,093 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,604 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,924 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,206 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,821 miles

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

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

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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FT57 DGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FT57 DGU, 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 FT57 DGU registered?

FT57 DGU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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