MOT Status
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62,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
SLIGHT MOVEMENT BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNT
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
SLIGHT MOVEMENT BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNT
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat doesn't recline.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering system fouling Flexi hose on lock (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water bound. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering system fouling Flexi hose on lock (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat doesn't recline.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drivers seat recline is not working.
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Water bound. (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drivers seat recline is not working.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA08 GPX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GPX, 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 GPX registered?
EA08 GPX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.
Is EA08 GPX safe to buy?
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