MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn away on the inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advance corrosion to the nearside and offside front inner wheel arches / chassis
Advanced corrosion to the nearside rear inner wheel arch / end of the sill at the suspension mounting area
Advanced corrosion to the offside rear outer sill at the axle mounting area.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer box rear hanger bracket broken off. (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to the inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate deteriorated very low light output (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advance corrosion to the nearside and offside front inner wheel arches / chassis
Advanced corrosion to the nearside rear inner wheel arch / end of the sill at the suspension mounting area
Advanced corrosion to the offside rear outer sill at the axle mounting area.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Engine loosing oil
Nearside Front Wheel rim is bent
n/s & o/s outer sills are corroding
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear tyres nearing wear bars and cracking
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KS57 RFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 KS57 RFZ, 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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KS57 RFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2008.
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