MOT Status
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88,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle corded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle corded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jiont (6.1.2 (a))
rear axle slightly corded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing slightly from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped, worn and badly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker top has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Osf outer pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sump corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
engine sump corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
engine sump corroded
rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY14 VBZ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 FY14 VBZ, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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FY14 VBZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2014.
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