MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear nearside rear wing excessively corroded making filler neck insecure
Rear parking brake only just passed at 16% efficientcy advise brake check
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sidesill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear nearside rear wing excessively corroded making filler neck insecure
Rear parking brake only just passed at 16% efficientcy advise brake check
Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion around fuel filler cap
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arch areas
Corrosion to both rear inner sills
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion around fuel filler cap
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arch areas
Corrosion to both rear inner sills
Missing exhaust mounts
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills, (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, front inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)
two broken exhaust mounts
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PE08 BZW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 PE08 BZW, 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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PE08 BZW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2008.
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