MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside side indicator lense missing
Offside Front wheel arch moulding insecure
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
excessive under body corrosion starting
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside side indicator lense missing
Offside Front wheel arch moulding insecure
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
excessive under body corrosion starting
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer panel fuel cap area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer panel fuel cap (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
corrosion starting at near side front underbody at subframe mount.
front brake discs lipped
n/s and o/s chassis sections starting to corrode
n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode at rear subframe mounts
n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split and seperate
o/s/r tyre worn and perishing on inner edge
rear coil springs corroding
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion starting at near side front underbody at subframe mount.
front brake discs lipped
n/s and o/s chassis sections starting to corrode
n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode at rear subframe mounts
n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split and seperate
o/s/r tyre worn and perishing on inner edge
rear coil springs corroding
front brake discs worn and pitted
fuel filter corroded
nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished
nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
crack in windscreen at top in black border
nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low 2mm and perished and cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front & nearside front tyres low on inner & outer edges @ 2mm
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MK08 VVS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VVS, 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 VVS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.
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