MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower both inner and outer body sills showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear rear inner body is damaged, but not affecting suspension
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Lower both inner and outer body sills showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear rear inner body is damaged, but not affecting suspension
Front Chips to windscreen.
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Signs of corrosion to both front chassis rails.
Front Signs of corrosion to both front subframe rear mounting areas.
Offside Rear Rear chassis damage.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Chips to windscreen.
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Signs of corrosion to both front chassis rails.
Front Signs of corrosion to both front subframe rear mounting areas.
Offside Rear Rear chassis damage.
Front Both front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated, not to excess.
Front Signs of corrosion to front chassis leg, not to excess.
Front Slight corrosion to both front floor areas.
Front Small chip to windscreen, not to excess.
Offside Front Drivers seat tilt lever cap missing.
Offside Front Slight play to suspension top mount, not to excess.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Both front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated, not to excess.
Front Signs of corrosion to front chassis leg, not to excess.
Front Slight corrosion to both front floor areas.
Front Small chip to windscreen, not to excess.
Offside Front Drivers seat tilt lever cap missing.
Offside Front Slight play to suspension top mount, not to excess.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills
Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
Both sides rear tyres perishing & starting to crack
Chip to windscreen
Exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
Both sides front tyres worn on edges close to 1.6 mm limit
Both sides rear tyres perishing & starting to crack
Chip to windscreen
Exhaust corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre showing signs of age (surface cracking around sidewall to tread)
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EN57 GVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 EN57 GVZ, 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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EN57 GVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.
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