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KL57 DMU

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

29,309 mi
Last recorded29,309 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 DMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 29,309 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 27,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,159 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 24,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,236 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 20,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 18,724 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 18,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS VERY BADLY CRACKED DUE TO BEING OLD = 1607

Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,020 miles

165/65TR13

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE EXTREMELY PERISHED - O.E.

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

REQUIRES ALIGNMENT

Fail 1 Feb 2016 17,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SHOULDER SPLIT (4.1.D.1b)

165/65TR13

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE EXTREMELY PERISHED - O.E.

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

REQUIRES ALIGNMENT

Pass 2 Feb 2015 15,447 miles

BOTH REARS AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED (2007) 165/65TR13

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK HAS A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY WHEN JACKED UP .

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Fail 2 Feb 2015 15,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REARS AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED (2007) 165/65TR13

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK HAS A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY WHEN JACKED UP .

Fail 3 Feb 2014 13,668 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED ON THE OUTER SIDEWALLS - 165/65TR13

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 13,668 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED ON THE OUTER SIDEWALLS - 165/65TR13

Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,955 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMO DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BEING LOW

SPARE TYRE IS MISSING ?

Fail 15 Feb 2013 11,955 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMO DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BEING LOW

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SPARE TYRE IS MISSING ?

Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,873 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,302 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

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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KL57 DMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KL57 DMU, 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 KL57 DMU registered?

KL57 DMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is KL57 DMU safe to buy?

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