MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,780 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel flap area, near strut top. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack. (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre. (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.
slight play in x2 rear axle bushes.
underside of vehicle corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
power steering fluid leak
offside & nearside rear axle bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear sill showing corrosion
Slight fluid leak - possible power steering fluid
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
slight leak from steering rack
x2 front wiper blades deteriorated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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)
air bag light on
both front brake discs showing slight deterioration on outer face
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
air bag warning light on
front exhaust bracket deteriorating
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag warning light on
front exhaust bracket deteriorating
Airbag waarning light on.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Some wear evident in nearside front suspension strut top mounting.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spring clip missing from offside front brake hose.
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A3 TLV is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2001 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 52,742 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 A3 TLV, 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 25 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A3 TLV is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2001.
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