MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
**STRONG ADVICE** Both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer side walls
Both front lower suspension ram rear bushes deteriorated
Both front subframe prescribed area's slightly corroded
Coolant leak from above gearbox
Offside rear chassis rail excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Rear handbrake cables in poor condition
Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint
Various slight oil leaks
Coolant leak rear of engine ()
Corrosion in offside rear chassis rail - not within prescribed area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Pan - Seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill - 30cm of subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Underneath & Outer section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower put of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch seem and bottom of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
floor pans corroded
inner sills corroded
osf suspension arm bush deteriorated
Front both tyres bold on inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear both tyres perished
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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HG08 DJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HG08 DJY, 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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HG08 DJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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