MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded especially offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split = borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor corroded by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor corroded by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked in tread areas= 195/45/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion around fuel filler flap
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis & sills corroded
coolant reservoir empty
wipers smear
Coolant leak level low ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis & sills corroding
front discs starting to wear
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak level low ()
Front brake pads getting low & discs worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis & sills corroding
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces
Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes spitting from the centre pins
Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders and the inner sidewalls are cracking/splitting
Front windscreen wiper blades worn
Offside steering rack boot insecure
Power steering pipes rusted
Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn
Rear tyres cracking/splitting on the inner sidewalls
Screen washer system requires a clean out
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces
Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes spitting from the centre pins
Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders and the inner sidewalls are cracking/splitting
Front windscreen wiper blades worn
Offside steering rack boot insecure
Power steering pipes rusted
Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn
Rear tyres cracking/splitting on the inner sidewalls
Screen washer system requires a clean out
coolant low
evidence of offside front tyre rubbing on body
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
coolant low
evidence of offside front tyre rubbing on body
Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins and the outer casings
Front tyre sidewalls splitting
Power steering pipes rusted
Rear tyre sidewalls splitting
Spare tyre aged
Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins and outer casings
Front windscreen wiper blades worn
Metal power steering pipes rusted
Offside steering rack boot insecure
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)
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ET08 AXM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ET08 AXM, 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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ET08 AXM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2008.
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