MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust rusty in places
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rust noted around fuel filler cap
Exhaust rusty in places.
Front lower suspension arm bushes perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rust noted around fuel filler cap
Wear noted on both front brake disc
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust rusty in places.
Front lower suspension arm bushes perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rust noted around fuel filler cap
Wear noted on both front brake disc
oil leaks
front lower arm bushes are perished esp o/s
n/s headlamp is poor inside and lens
o/s inner sill is rusty
o/s number plate lamp bulb has been changed
exhaust is rusty
fuel filter is very rusty
underside is rusty in places esp inner sills
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust is rusty
fuel filter is very rusty
underside is rusty in places esp inner sills
Boot carpet is wet.
Corrosion noted in the area of the filler cap.
The N/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge.
The O/S/F tyre has 2mm of tread depth and is worn on the inner edge.
The front exhaust joint is heavily corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Boot carpet is wet.
Corrosion noted in the area of the filler cap.
The N/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge.
The O/S/F tyre has 2mm of tread depth and is worn on the inner edge.
The front exhaust joint is heavily corroded
f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn on edges
r/n/s tyre is badly perished
r/o/s tyre is badly perished recomend this is replaced
the exhaust is very rusty
Both of the rear tyres are perrished.
The front exhaust joint is heavily corroded.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
fluctuation from front brake readings, discs warped?
rear tyres split and perished
fluctuation from front brake readings, discs warped?
rear tyres split and perished
both rear tyres cracking (slight)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r wheel bearing getting noisey
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s/r wheel bearing getting noisey
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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AE08 SWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 AE08 SWP, 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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AE08 SWP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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