MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges and 3 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges and 3 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dipbeam not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges and 3 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges and 3 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonded around top of bush but not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonded around top of bush but not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear licence plate damaged slightly but unlikely to become mis-read or become detached. (0.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonded around top of bush but not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonded around top of bush but not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear licence plate damaged slightly but unlikely to become mis-read or become detached. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear number plate light unit loose
coolant low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear number plate light unit loose
coolant low
Front tyres wearing uneven
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)
N/S/F tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not showing any cords
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP08 HMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FP08 HMZ, 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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What year was FP08 HMZ registered?
FP08 HMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2008.
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