MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel filler area inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel filler area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested due to coil spring fouling tyre (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear sills corroded
Rear tyres heavily cracked
both front inner wheel arches corroded
various underbody corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres minor cracking in tread
various minor underbody surface corrosion on body and suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres minor cracking in tread
various minor underbody surface corrosion on body and suspension components
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER FLITCH/CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6MM (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE REAR 1/4 PANEL DAMAGED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 MM (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER FLITCH/CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6MM (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE REAR 1/4 PANEL DAMAGED
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 MM (4.1.E.1)
air con condensor requires replacement in very poor condition
front brake discs worn
surface corrosion under front wheel arches
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air con condensor requires replacement in very poor condition
front brake discs worn
surface corrosion under front wheel arches
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ08 OEW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MJ08 OEW, 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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What year was MJ08 OEW registered?
MJ08 OEW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.
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