MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lift in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lift in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror lens damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake efficiency only 59% (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lift in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lift in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror lens damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing out of shape on inner tread area 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake efficiency only 59% (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
both sill to floors closing panels and outer sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm in places (4.1.E.1)
age cracks osr tyre wall
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front wiper blades starting to smear screen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EJ08 MLV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EJ08 MLV, 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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EJ08 MLV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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