MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Chips in windscreen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Chips in windscreen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)
corrosion front sub frame mounting points
corrosion inner sills, floor
nearside headlight bracket broken
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)
corrosion front sub frame mounting points
corrosion inner sills, floor
nearside headlight bracket broken
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn close to limit, perished, worn inner edges
corrosion front subframe mounting areas
corrosion inner sills
corrosion underside floor area
nearside headlight damaged, bracket broken
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn close to limit, perished, worn inner edges
corrosion front subframe mounting areas
corrosion inner sills
corrosion underside floor area
nearside headlight damaged, bracket broken
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front top stut bearing mount noisey
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside front top strut bearing mount noisey
offside rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front top stut bearing mount noisey
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside front top strut bearing mount noisey
offside rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
mearside front top strut bearing mount tight and noisey when tested
nearside rearr tyre starting to perish
offside front top strut bearing mount tight and noisey when tested
offside rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BW08 AVF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 BW08 AVF, 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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BW08 AVF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2008.
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