MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective forward mount on rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working
rear end of o/s chassis rail corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
slight gearbox oil leak - selector seal
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare wheel likely to become detached boot floor excessively corroded and holed - spare wheel carrier bolted through floor (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective forward mount on rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working
rear end of o/s chassis rail corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
slight gearbox oil leak - selector seal
water ingress to o/s/f footwell
Nearside Front tyre stress cracked on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Nearside headlight condensated - not affecting lighting
Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working
slight gearbox oil leak - selector seal
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 12" of o/s/f seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 12" of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre stress cracked on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Nearside headlight condensated - not affecting lighting
Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working
slight gearbox oil leak - selector seal
Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working
both front wipers smearing slightly
rear end of o/s chassis corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front wipers smearing slightly
rear end of o/s chassis corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
slight gearbox oil leak
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
boot floor holed and corroded
under side of car verry rusty
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear bumper mounting and chassis rail seriously corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear bumper mounting and chassis rail seriously corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Bumper loose and insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front bumper loose and insecure
Nearside front suspension strut has a misting of oil.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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CA08 XVM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 CA08 XVM, 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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CA08 XVM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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