MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,691 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (within 12"/30cm of suspension mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (within 12"/30cm of suspension mounting point) (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 outer cill panel (within 12"/30cm of suspension mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (within 12"/30cm of suspension mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
no coolant in header tank
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill getting corroded
Nearside Rear Inner sill getting corroded
Offside Rear Inner sill getting corroded
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill getting corroded
Nearside Rear Inner sill getting corroded
Offside Rear Inner sill getting corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake discs wearing, lip on edges
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs wearing, lip on edges
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroding
Nearside Sill rusty
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside 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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SA08 VLH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SA08 VLH, 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 SA08 VLH registered?
SA08 VLH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.
Is SA08 VLH safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA08 VLH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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