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MM57 DBZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,446 mi
Last recorded73,446 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 DBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 73,446 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch into sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,176 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 73,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill showing corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion not within prescribed area

Fail 13 Sep 2021 73,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,603 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush coming away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 71,231 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function TOP MOUNT BUSH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function TOP MOUNT BUSH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,816 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 67,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,857 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 59,857 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,777 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) down to webbing rubbing on road wheel (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cut rubbing on road wheel (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,187 miles

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

o/s/f/tyre wearing inner edge at 1mm

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,029 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,103 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 35,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MM57 DBZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MM57 DBZ, 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 MM57 DBZ registered?

MM57 DBZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is MM57 DBZ safe to buy?

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