MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear excessively corroded out of Prescribed area
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear excessively corroded out of Prescribed area
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
underbody sign of corrosion ,
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge
Nearside rear tyre cracked
Offside rear tyre cracked
both front suspension arms; bushes just starting to de-bond
Both rear tyres; tread and sidewalls cracking
Offside front suspension arm bush starting to de-bond
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both rear tyres; tread and sidewalls cracking
Front brake discs and pads worn low
Offside front suspension arm bush starting to de-bond
Offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MW08 YSM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MW08 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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