MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective PIN CORRODED AWAY FROM PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOTH HANGERS CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear FLOOR CORRODED.
SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED.
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH IS UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH IS UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective PIN CORRODED AWAY FROM PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOTH HANGERS CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear FLOOR CORRODED.
SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED.
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holding bumper in place (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing by brake pipe flex (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holding bumper in place (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall....165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative SWITCH INOPERATIVE (4.5.3 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL AND FLOOR PAN HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
spare wheel bent plus tyre flat
Nail in tyre spare ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nail in tyre spare ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished
floor to to sill corroded both sides
n/s/r inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished
floor to to sill corroded both sides
n/s/r inner sill corroded
Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
drivers door mirror glass damaged
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AO58 DSY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AO58 DSY, 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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AO58 DSY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2008.
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