MOT Status
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63,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Axle insecure SNAPPED AT REAR SPRING CUP (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE AT SPRING MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and slight sweat (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both seats on rear axle, just passes (5.3.1 (b) (i))
checked inside boot through rear seats, suggest having this repaired.
Exhaust system insecure front and mid mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both just passing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced asap. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and slight sweat (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both seats on rear axle, just passes (5.3.1 (b) (i))
checked inside boot through rear seats, suggest having this repaired.
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine oil sump badly corroded
Front exhaust mount broken but still secure
Front wipers smearing screen but not affecting drivers view
Front and rear wipers smeering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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AR02 DOB is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2013 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 40,573 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 AR02 DOB, 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 13 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AR02 DOB is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2013.
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