MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust deteriorating
n/s & o/s inner sills corroded & weaking
no warning lights on dash time of test
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust deteriorating
n/s & o/s inner sills corroded & weaking
no warning lights on dash time of test
n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting
n/s & o/s outer sills repaired covered with sealer
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges
no warning lights on dash time of test
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perished advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear is perished advise replacement
both the wiper blades are spliting
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear is perished advise replacement
both the wiper blades are spliting
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front lower arm bush is starting to seperant
offside front lower arm bush is starting to seperant
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NM57 AEB 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 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 NM57 AEB, 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 NM57 AEB registered?
NM57 AEB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2008.
Is NM57 AEB safe to buy?
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