MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front bumper cracked
near side rear bumper support bracket broken
Both sides outer sills corroding
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached split & slightly insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fuel filler neck rusty at cap seal
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive @ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At catalyst flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer under sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both sides outer sills corroding
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached split & slightly insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fuel filler neck rusty at cap seal
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive @ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Forward section near flexy (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (7.1.2)
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Both sides rear tyres cracking in treads
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both sides rear tyres cracking in treads
Front discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/s inner cv boot leaking grease
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/s inner cv boot leaking grease
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 OEV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 FY08 OEV, 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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FY08 OEV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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