MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on the edges ? outer wall perishing and cracking slightly ? (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged / cracking or perishing ? (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished large cracks with corroded cords at bottom (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rotted, small hole produced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at lowest and perished cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil on min and coolant low
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
coolant low on inspection
Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn
Offside front tyre wearing on the inside
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front tyre wearing on the inside
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA08 CHG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 EA08 CHG, 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 EA08 CHG registered?
EA08 CHG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is EA08 CHG safe to buy?
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