MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill and around axle mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
o/s n/s front inner arches covers fitted LTD inspection
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os,ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os,ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective os,ns (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns sill floor areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassie inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns sill floor areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns sill floor areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns sill floor areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no image or aim (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelioght (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
o/s wiper torn at one end
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake excessively fluctuating os,ns (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns on limts (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre rear view mirror missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coolant level low [half litre added]
oil filter vseeping oil
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract
nearside front tyre showing wear on inside and outer edges
nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract
nearside front tyre showing wear on inside and outer edges
nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer edge
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DS08 BXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DS08 BXV, 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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DS08 BXV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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