MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler pipe detached from mounting on NSR quarter panel (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Rear view mirror excessively loose, not providing view to rear (3.3 (c))
Obligatory mirror insecure Rear view mirror excessively loose (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm OSF subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened OSF inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm OSF wishbone rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm OSF subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF wishbone rear bush excessively degraded, debonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF tyre outer edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light Audible warning working, dashboard lamp inoperative (4.9.2 (a))
Heavy corrosion to fuel filler cap locating thread
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre extreme wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Evidence of repair to NSF outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, OSF low in normnal working range (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Evidence of repair to OSF outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to lower section of B Post (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Evidence of repair to OSR outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Outer sill repaired and applied black sealant
Front Outer sill repaired and applied black sealant
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
underbody general corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear arches and offside front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch = top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch = top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust rubber split but exhaust still adequately supported
cut in n/s/f tyre not to cordes
front discs corroded ok in rollers
inner and outer sills corroded not holed
rear tyres perishing not to cordes
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FL08 AMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FL08 AMO, 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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FL08 AMO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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