MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
body panel around fuel filler neck corroded but neck secure
o/s and n/s head light image starting to blur
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Floor excessively deteriorated n/s front floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Floor excessively deteriorated o/s rear floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Position lamp not working o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
body panel around fuel filler neck corroded but neck secure
o/s and n/s head light image starting to blur
Nail in tyre o/s rear perished and has a nail in middle ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
under body has several points of corrosion but ok at test
Nearside Rear corroded around fuel cap
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear corroded around fuel cap
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Handbrake lever - adjustment soon.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO08 DDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 AO08 DDV, 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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AO08 DDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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