MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel filler cap but not excessive
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight corrosion to nearside rear panel around fuel cap but no sharp edges present
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected servo pipe (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected servo pipe (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front small cut in tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO08 SZV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 RO08 SZV, 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 RO08 SZV registered?
RO08 SZV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.
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