MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner sills near rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner sills near rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel pipe insecure tank neck and breather pipe clip loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sil and door edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty does not light up (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery and air box loose
coolant was low [ coolant leak]
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres sidewall to tread cracking
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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MW08 EDJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MW08 EDJ, 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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MW08 EDJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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