MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
n/s and o/s front sub frame mountings corroded
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
surface corrosion on o/s n/s floor to sill
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Small faults in O/S/R Tyre
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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PF57 ZDS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 PF57 ZDS, 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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PF57 ZDS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2008.
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