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MV58 DMX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,845 mi
Last recorded58,845 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 DMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,845 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner surfaces pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low and wearing badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper slightly insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and small hole but not reducing rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 58,844 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin retaining device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner surfaces pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low and wearing badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper slightly insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and small hole but not reducing rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit and scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre close to limit and very badly scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear no plate cracked but not insecure (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens damaged and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens cracked and showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit and scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre close to limit and very badly scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear no plate cracked but not insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,089 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,088 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres n/s and o/s light cracking to tread

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,002 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,853 miles

Nearside Rear badly cracked on outside shoulder

Offside Rear badly cracked on outer shoulder

Fail 2 Nov 2015 39,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear badly cracked on outside shoulder

Offside Rear badly cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,572 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,362 miles

front wishbone bushes poor condition

slight suspension knocks

brake squeal

corrosion to power steering pipes

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 6,893 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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MV58 DMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MV58 DMX, 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 MV58 DMX registered?

MV58 DMX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2008.

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