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MM57 DZH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,309 mi
Last recorded60,309 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 DZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 60,309 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 60,309 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 43,557 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 43,213 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 36,855 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jan 2023 33,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 32,146 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 30,593 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 28,957 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 26,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,032 miles

Offside Front outer tread perished

both rear tyres outer tread perished

Pass 10 Jan 2015 19,608 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 16,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 9,034 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 7,879 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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MM57 DZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MM57 DZH, 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 DZH registered?

MM57 DZH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is MM57 DZH safe to buy?

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