MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on inne edge
Offside front brake hose requires adjustment
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
slight corrosion underside
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges advise tracking 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
slight corrosion underside
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condensation in headlamps
corrosion on inner sills at rear on both sides
corrosion on outer sills at front and rear of sills
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge 165/60 R14 Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion on outer sills at front and rear of sills
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and almost bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condensation in headlamps
corrosion on inner sills at rear on both sides
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system in poor condition
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil and coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil and coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre age cracked
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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EF08 DWN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 EF08 DWN, 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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EF08 DWN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2008.
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