MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,412 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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service brake pedal has travel
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside - chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - axle beam bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside - on limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))
fuel tank corroded
nearside & offside, front & rear - corrosion inner wheel arch areas, covers fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam mounting area visible from wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castellated nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam mounting area visible from wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank corroded
nearside & offside corrosion to inner sills
service brake pedal has travel
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL TWO PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel filter corroding
fuel tank corroding
inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside
lower rear gearbox mount deteriorating
under body general corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel filter corroding
fuel tank corroding
inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside
lower rear gearbox mount deteriorating
under body general corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Red brake warning light on
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA08 XLV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?
EA08 XLV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is EA08 XLV safe to buy?
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