MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
advise outer sill , floors rusty
advise rear exhaust mount broken
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, step in. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
advise outer sill , floors rusty
advise rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer, rear mounting bracket corroded and broken.
surface corrosion to most areas.
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill/wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer, rear mounting bracket corroded and broken.
surface corrosion to most areas.
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 OSD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OSD, 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 OSD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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