MOT Status
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83,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive close to service requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under vehicle body components has corrosion not considered excessive
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to service requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch section near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch signs of corrosion.
Nearside Signs of corrosion on N/S outer sill.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Signs of corrosion on O/S outer sill.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch signs of corrosion.
Nearside Signs of corrosion on N/S outer sill.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Signs of corrosion on O/S outer sill.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
o/s/ rear chasis corroded by rear exhaust
slight corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
slight corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
o/s/ rear chasis corroded by rear exhaust
slight corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
slight corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
centre mirror missing
slight corrosion to both outer sills
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly bent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Sill Panel getting thin. (Corrosion)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge.
Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded.
signs of engine oil leak underneath.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted was very close to wheel Rim. Bracket has been repositioned. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly bent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Sill Panel getting thin. (Corrosion)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge.
Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded.
signs of engine oil leak underneath.
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both outer sills slightly corroded
Fuel filler neck slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective
Some spots of surface corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Some spots of surface corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Coolant leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA08 HJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RA08 HJU, 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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RA08 HJU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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