MOT Status
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66,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mountings (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mountings (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment UJ (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mountings (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view limits (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manfold areas (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view limits (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manfold areas (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated joint limits (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view limits (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated joint limits (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view limits (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wall damage cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (Steering Knuckle) (2.2.A.1b)
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AV08 SUM is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 AV08 SUM, 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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AV08 SUM is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2013.
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