MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at door pillar (5.2.6)
Fuel system component insecure filler neck (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter panel around fuel flap (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper support (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
n/s/f rearmost wishbone mounting bush deteriorated recomened renewal
o/s handbrake only just met requirements in need of adjustment or repaire
o/s rear Tyre slight deformity evident to tread
rear number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/f rearmost wishbone mounting bush deteriorated recomened renewal
o/s handbrake only just met requirements in need of adjustment or repaire
o/s rear Tyre slight deformity evident to tread
rear number plate damaged
exhaust rear box mounting bracket is heavily corroded. recommend renewal
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
exhaust rear box mounting bracket is heavily corroded. recommend renewal
n/s/f tyre is de-void of tread on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal
o/s/f headlamp lense seal is deteriated. recommend renewal
cracking evident in n/s/r tyre tread
front brake discs are deteriated. recommend renewal
front brake pads are worn low. recommend renewal
handbrake cable assembly is heavily corroded. recommend renewal
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
cracking evident in n/s/r tyre tread
front brake discs are deteriated. recommend renewal
front brake pads are worn low. recommend renewal
handbrake cable assembly is heavily corroded. recommend renewal
damage evident to n/s/f inner wheel rim
front brake discs are showing signs of deteriation
fuel filter is heavily corroded. recommend renewal
o/s/r tyre has cracking and a nail evident in tread. recommend renewal
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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DG08 YRX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 YRX, 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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DG08 YRX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2008.
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