MOT Status
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111,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe has slight surface corrosion on Nearside
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm)(Both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts and spare wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Spare tyre defective pressure low ()
Steering lock not functioning slightly faulty (7.3 (a))
coolant level below minimum
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts and spare wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Spare tyre defective pressure low ()
Steering lock not functioning slightly faulty (7.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
coolant level below minimum
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened left hand side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside number plate lamp lens missing
Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Heavy surface corrosion right hand outer sill and rear wheel arch
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Signs of fluid around and below fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off and 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off and 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear support bush detached from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel at suspension mounting behind wheel arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads edged off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both outer sills corrsion
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both outer sills corrsion
Offside Outer sill corrded
Offside Outer sill corrded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres beginning to perish
both rear tyres beginning to perish
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU08 WMT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 GU08 WMT, 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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GU08 WMT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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