MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion front of rear wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion in wheel arch by subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear of vehicle has corrosion.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear beam front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear of vehicle has corrosion.
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner lip has damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front chassis legs have corrosion, in wheel arches.
Fluid leak, but not excessive Thermostat housing leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip has damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear beam front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket has snapped off.
Rear of vehicle has corrosion.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake back plates rusty
Rear panel rusty
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills.floors and O/S/F door shut (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors and inner wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills/ chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor by seat mount and inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch by fuel filler neck (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor by seat mount (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake back plates rusty
Rear panel rusty
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills.floors and O/S/F door shut (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors and inner wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills/ chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside 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)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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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FG08 BWW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FG08 BWW, 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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FG08 BWW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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