MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective at rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body under sealed
underbody undersealed
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door shut has areas starting to corrod (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in white (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in white (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust front support bracket broken
Exhaust rear support bracket broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush lifting from cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush lifting from cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn
offside rear tyre has a few small cuts in the tread 165/60/14
slight corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch rear of arch
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30 cm of shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn
offside rear tyre has a few small cuts in the tread 165/60/14
slight corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch rear of arch
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
condensation inside offside front headlight lense
rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded and insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
front windscreen wipers poor
nearside rear tyre has signs of being run flat on inner and outer sidewalls
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill Holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill Holed (2.4.A.3)
Lower Oil leak ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LF08 YST is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 LF08 YST, 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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LF08 YST is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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