MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
N/s/f brake flexi hose fouling on wheel on lock check
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front exhaust mount broken
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Front Oil leak Rocker cover ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion showing around fuel filler cap flap
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both registration lights not working on rear (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion showing around fuel filler cap flap
engine oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coolant level on minimum
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
coolant level on minimum
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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KL57 HXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 KL57 HXU, 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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KL57 HXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2008.
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