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AF08 ZGY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2019 95,911 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner and outer sills are corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floors are holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel combination of rack wear and steering uj's (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap area very heavily corroded and holed

very large amounts of underside corrosion - more will be found during repair

Pass 8 May 2018 91,687 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion is present

Fail 19 Apr 2018 91,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated seal leaking (7.2.4c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering system

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,014 miles

Corrosion around fuel filler cap

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,014 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both axel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion around fuel filler cap

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,393 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS STARTING TO DEVELOPE SLIGHT PLAY

LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK / UN-BOND

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS STARTING TO SHOW SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 20 Apr 2016 83,393 miles

Stop lamp not working N/S/R (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE - 165 65 13 H (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid OUT OF WATER (8.2.3)

FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS STARTING TO DEVELOPE SLIGHT PLAY

LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK / UN-BOND

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS STARTING TO SHOW SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 25 Apr 2015 78,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,918 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,122 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Apr 2012 32,148 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,023 miles

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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AF08 ZGY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF08 ZGY, 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 AF08 ZGY registered?

AF08 ZGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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