MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level below minimum
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (fuel cap) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel front and rear (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and nearside front floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and nearside front floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
165/65/R13/77t., Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.
N/S wiper split. Replaced.
Due to wet weather conditions not allowing full inspection
Exhaust system corroded
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Slight body damage on n/s/r
Both rear tyres cracking slightly
Exhaust system corroded slightly
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
O/s/f tyre wearing from inner edges
Slight damage on o/s/r panel and bumper
Both rear tyres slightly cracking
Due to wet weather conditions not allowing full inspection underneath
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AC08 DHL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow 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 AC08 DHL, 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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AC08 DHL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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