MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure back box mounting chassis very corroded which rubber mounting sits in (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat floor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub-frame back mounting floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by front sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis after axle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and back of sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat floor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by sub-frame front mounting all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by front sub-frame back mounting in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis by brake flexy mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and back of sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by front flexy mounting and behind wing liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracking a lot in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms front bushes split a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor chassis very corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
inside boot offside strut top chassis corroded
All underbody panels starting to corrode.
N/S/Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Air/vacuum reservoir heavily damaged brake servo pipe (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
All underbody panels starting to corrode.
N/S/Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.
Nearside front tyre on 3mm
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre on 3mm
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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BP08 YMR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BP08 YMR, 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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BP08 YMR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2008.
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