MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor is corroded and heavily dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill heavilly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel cap area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel cap area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both fronts (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AU58 RFE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 AU58 RFE, 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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AU58 RFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2008.
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