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SEZ 9460

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,196 mi
Last recorded102,196 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 9460
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,196 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Head lamp dip beam to main beam switch faulty. Does not always extinguish main beam immediately when operated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 102,196 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Head lamp dip beam to main beam switch faulty. Does not always extinguish main beam immediately when operated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,417 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 May 2018 84,352 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside outer edges of floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch next to fuel filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside inner sills, next to trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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SEZ 9460 is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SEZ 9460, 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 SEZ 9460 registered?

SEZ 9460 is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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