MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front exhaust heat shield insecure ( cat
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced exhaust mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn change as soon as possible (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm (rear)bush bonding is slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination
(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm (rear)bush bonding is slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror must not be fitted
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm (rear)bush bonding is slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination
(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm (rear)bush bonding is slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror must not be fitted
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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EJ08 YOT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EJ08 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.
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