MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust hanger broken away from pipe. (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger broken away from floor mounting point. (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at axle mounting point. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at axle mounting point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack.
Offside Rear Lower axle bush
Front wheel bearing slight noise
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower axle bush
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing slight noise
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower axle bush
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower axle bush
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
both rear tyres slightly cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL08 JNV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SL08 JNV, 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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SL08 JNV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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