MOT Status
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54,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
Fuel cap filler area corroded
Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Chassis rail heavily corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Silght wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Sill corroded
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap filler area corroded
Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced When operating brake lights they are the same intensity as position lights when switched on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Chassis rail heavily corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Silght wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Sill corroded
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner lower wheel arch /outer sill (chalked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has wear to outer edge.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (foremost) nearside & offside bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has general corrosion to underside.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER & FRONT BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
GENRAL CORRISION UNDER THE VEHICLE
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER & FRONT BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
GENRAL CORRISION UNDER THE VEHICLE
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner some corrosion to inner wheel arch.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner some corrosion to inner wheel arch.
Offside Front chassis section has small corrosion. (chalked)
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends. (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by front sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (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))
Offside Rear rear wheel arch well is cored not by any mounting points
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounting point has a holes with in 30cm of mounting marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by front sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (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))
Offside Rear rear wheel arch well is cored not by any mounting points
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the offside and nearside front floors plus inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear tyres heavily perished
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV08 OBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 GV08 OBY, 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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GV08 OBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2008.
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