MOT Status
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48,350 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted inner faces etc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheelboxes/inner wings,inner+outer sills,floors,front subframe mounts,rear wheelbox etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
rear tyre wearing/wearing lower on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheelbox/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted inner faces etc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheelboxes/inner wings,inner+outer sills,floors,front subframe mounts,rear wheelbox etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
rear tyre wearing/wearing lower on inner edge
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both showing deterioration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner+outer sills,floors,all wheelboxes/inner wings etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated/has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both showing deterioration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner+outer sills,floors,all wheelboxes/inner wings etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated/has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner outer sills,floor pans,front inner wings,rear wheel box etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush delaminated on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush delaminated on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AC system leaking
oil leaks
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
AC system leaking
oil leaks
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FT08 MDU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 FT08 MDU, 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 FT08 MDU registered?
FT08 MDU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is FT08 MDU safe to buy?
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