MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
coolant leak
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coolant leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
moderate wear nearside and offside lower wishbone bush's
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fast idle speed difficult to keep within limits
moderate wear nearside and offside lower wishbone bush's
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front & rear tyre sizes 195/45/16,front tyres approx 10% worn & have rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,rear tyres have outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,metal rimmed spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn.
front brake discs have a bit of wear,front brake pads approx 20% worn,o/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise will require attention in the near future,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.
service brake efficiency 63%, parking brake efficiency 21%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front & rear tyre sizes 195/45/16,front tyres approx 10% worn & have rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,rear tyres have outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,metal rimmed spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn.
front brake discs have a bit of wear,front brake pads approx 20% worn,o/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise will require attention in the near future,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.
service brake efficiency 63%, parking brake efficiency 21%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG08 AZO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 DG08 AZO, 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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What year was DG08 AZO registered?
DG08 AZO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.
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