MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise; Boot has damage / Front bumper wrap slightly in secure/ Both outer body sills corroded,
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [both sides at inner body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advise; Boot has damage / Front bumper wrap slightly in secure/ Both outer body sills corroded,
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [both sides at inner body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
corrosion at rear of sills
front tyres 165/70 13 rear tyres 165/65 13
hazards telltale warning light not working
nearside rear shock absorber damp
offside front tyre wearing at inner edge
offside number plate light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
corrosion at rear of sills
front tyres 165/70 13 rear tyres 165/65 13
hazards telltale warning light not working
nearside rear shock absorber damp
offside front tyre wearing at inner edge
offside number plate light not working
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill corroding
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust downpipe is heavily gum -gummed
repair to nearside rear inner sill section has been heavily painted / undersealed
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust downpipe is heavily gum -gummed
CORROSION TO NEARSIDE FRONT BODY SILL
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VALVE PERISHED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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RO08 PHU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 RO08 PHU, 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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RO08 PHU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.
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