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OY58 DLD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,670 mi
Last recorded72,670 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 DLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2020 72,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill behind rear axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill behind the rear axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler neck corroded around the cap

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,622 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 62,049 miles

front and rear floor areas showing surface corrosion

front crossmember showing surface corrosion

n/s/r and o/s r inner sills showing surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2018 62,049 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear floor areas showing surface corrosion

front crossmember showing surface corrosion

n/s/r and o/s r inner sills showing surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2017 56,532 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 56,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,593 miles

Nearside Front TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Front TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Fail 20 Feb 2016 51,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly TOP MOUNT (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Front TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,147 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 44,147 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,645 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 27,280 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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 18,969 miles

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

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

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

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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OY58 DLD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OY58 DLD, 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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OY58 DLD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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