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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))
fuel filler cap area has corrosion
product on headlights
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills both ns and os (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel filler cap area has corrosion
product on headlights
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Under body corrosion
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML08 DXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ML08 DXZ, 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 ML08 DXZ registered?
ML08 DXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is ML08 DXZ safe to buy?
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