MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill heavily corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/chassis corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has general corrosion to body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn /misshaped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has general body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides the inner braking face also has corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has general body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle has general corrosion.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit. Size 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle has general corrosion.
Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount corroded/broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. Size 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount corroded/broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. Size 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of discs. (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of discs. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front tyre worn on both edges @ close to legal limit
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front inner brake pads getting low
nearside front tyre worn on both edges @ very close to legal limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK08 SVE is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EK08 SVE, 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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EK08 SVE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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