MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure Centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion to chassis and sills at both o/s and n/s rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside 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))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
boot floor heavily corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Wiper slightly torn at one end
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inboard rearmost mount (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box has one of two mounts adrift from corrosion (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis under wheel arch / behind flexible hose corroded and holed. prescribed area of offside front sub frame mount. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Wiper slightly torn at one end
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inboard rearmost mount (2.4.G.2)
Both front brake discs have inside face corrosion. Not yet affecting operation
Exhaust back box has 1 of 2 supports adrift from corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inboard rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front headlamp has condensation within but not yet affecting beam image
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inboard rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor clip leaking a very small amount of grease
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL08 OVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2008.
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