MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear panel for bumper support corroded and holed, not with 30cm prescribed area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all parts welded have been coated in underseal
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and splitting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed, next to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and split along inner side of wheel arch ( front part ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working Offside and nearside rears (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded, next to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear panel for bumper support corroded and holed, not with 30cm prescribed area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor underside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to separate, this is a new wishbone and shouldn't really be separating already! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis next to subframe bolt locations showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear chassis leg starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel cap area corroded
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor underside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to separate, this is a new wishbone and shouldn't really be separating already! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis next to subframe bolt locations showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear chassis leg starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel cap area corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering locking device missing Offside and nearside front track rod end split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))
Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Offside and nearside rear axle main bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis next to front subframe bolt locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel flap area corroded
oil leak on engine
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
advise front brake discs worn
advise rear tyres sidewalls cracking
advise rear tyres cracking
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rubber bush starting to displace on engine mount
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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FH08 AWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FH08 AWU, 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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FH08 AWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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