MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both sills have been freshly undersealed
Vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Fuel system component insecure Filler neck (7.2.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills rusty
fuel filler pipe insecure
nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex area (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills rusty
fuel filler pipe insecure
nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside outer sill corroded
Coolant low
Coolant low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front brake discs badly worn
front wiper blades torn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
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SG08 VXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SG08 VXF, 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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SG08 VXF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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