MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill {axle} (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill {axle} (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill {axle} (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill {axle} (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
corrosion on exhaust system
corrosion on power steering pipes
corrosion on underbody fuel filter
deterioration on rear subframe mounting rubber bushes nearside and offside
front exhaust mounting point corroded - insecure system still supported
rear brake application slightly uneven
slight oil leak on gearbox
slight perrishing - cracking on lower front suspension arm forward positioned rubber bushes
some wear on front brake discs
underbody steel brake pipes wax oiled restricting inspection
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion on exhaust system
corrosion on power steering pipes
corrosion on underbody fuel filter
deterioration on rear subframe mounting rubber bushes nearside and offside
front exhaust mounting point corroded - insecure system still supported
rear brake application slightly uneven
slight oil leak on gearbox
slight perrishing - cracking on lower front suspension arm forward positioned rubber bushes
some wear on front brake discs
underbody steel brake pipes wax oiled restricting inspection
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside headlamp has condensation ( not affecting beam image )
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust system deteriorating
slight underbody corrosion to underbody and underbody components
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside headlamp has condensation ( not affecting beam image )
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust system deteriorating
slight underbody corrosion to underbody and underbody components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust system deteriorating
nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish
offside front tyre slight uneven tyre wear
offside front tyre wearing on edges
offside rear tyre cracking/perishing ( no exposed cords )
surface rust to steering/suspension components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust system deteriorating
nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish
offside front tyre slight uneven tyre wear
offside front tyre wearing on edges
offside rear tyre cracking/perishing ( no exposed cords )
surface rust to steering/suspension components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
some corrosion on exhaust system
surface rust on underbody components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake disc inner faces slight corrosion
parkbrake high maintaining reserve
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK08 HFX 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 62.5%.
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 MK08 HFX, 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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MK08 HFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.
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