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ExpiredMileage
61,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion to holes to nearside outer sill within 12"of nearside front suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excess corrosion to holes to nearside rear wheel arch/inner sill within 12"of nearside rear seat belt lower anchorage point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion to holes to nearside rear wheel arch/inner sill within 12"of nearside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excess corrosion to holes to offside rear wheel arch/inner sill within 12"of offside rear seat belt lower anchorage point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion to holes to offside rear wheel arch and inner sill within 12"of offside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance to front service brakes with offside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance to rear service brakes with nearside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside front suspension chassis rails and to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear selector oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to pipes both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer sill has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust support bracket deteriorating
Rear Outer Both sills corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer sill has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust support bracket deteriorating
Rear Outer Both sills corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mount points (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion found at side and support sills floorpan chassis and inner flitches
rear bumper obscuring parts of side sills
rear bumper obscuring parts of side sills preventing proper examination
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
different size tyres on front and rear
o/s/f tyre wearing on edge
rear tyre sidewalls cracked
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
different size tyres on front and rear
o/s/f tyre wearing on edge
rear tyre sidewalls cracked
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NM08 GSZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NM08 GSZ, 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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NM08 GSZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2008.
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