MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wheel Arch Heavily Corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper Insecure.
Offside Front & Rear Sill Modified.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Carriage Heavily Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering rack leaking fluid
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front tyres cracking or perishing
Both rear sub-frame bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Both rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills
Nearside front inner sill has slight corrosion
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front bumper has slight damage
Offside rear sub frame has slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front tyres cracking or perishing
Both rear sub-frame bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Both rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills
Nearside front inner sill has slight corrosion
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front bumper has slight damage
Offside rear sub frame has slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer cracks on tread
Offside Rear Outer cracks on tread
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
osr tyre perishing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Spare tyre defective
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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FT08 EWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 FT08 EWA, 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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FT08 EWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2008.
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