MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Outer Sill to Floor Pan Front to Back (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Outer Sill Area to Floor Pan Front to Back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Outer Sill to Floor Pan Front to Back (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Outer Sill Area to Floor Pan Front to Back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Areas of General Corrosion Evident Along Both Inner Sill to Floor Pan
Front Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken
Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
Rear of Inner Wheel Arch Just Beyond Prescribed Area Corroded/Holed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Wheel Arch Subframe Mount, Brake Pipe Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front of Inner Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken
Areas of General Corrosion Evident Along Both Inner Sill to Floor Pan
Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
Rear of Inner Wheel Arch Just Beyond Prescribed Area Corroded/Holed
Areas of General Corrosion Evident Along Both Inner Sill to Floor Pan
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of Inner Wheel Arch Just Beyond Prescribed Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner/Outer Sill Area, Inc Lower Part of Inner Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Sill Area, Inc Lower Part of Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Areas of General Corrosion Evident Along Both Inner Sill to Floor Pan
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of Inner Wheel Arch Just Beyond Prescribed Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion Offside Rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side bushes (2.4.G.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside Rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Offside Rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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FL08 XZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FL08 XZE, 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 XZE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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