MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front to Rear Floor to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion around the fuel filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion around the fuel filler neck
offside front bumper has slight damage
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front TYRE PERISHING
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL BY TRAINING ARM (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded IN WHEEL ARCH NEAR TRAILING ARM (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AND IN WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL BY TRAINING ARM (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded IN WHEEL ARCH NEAR TRAILING ARM (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ABOVE EXHAUST MOUNTING (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering CENTRE OF SILL BY SEAT MOUNTINGS (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front TYRE PERISHING
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
item removed from drivers view
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
item removed from drivers view
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML08 GXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 ML08 GXV, 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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ML08 GXV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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