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AF08 ZJZ

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,560 mi
Last recorded55,560 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 55,560 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 54,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of wheel arch/outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner both inner sills towards the rear have surface corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2023 52,706 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to the rear corroded hole,marked up for repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner both inner sills towards the rear have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2022 51,078 miles

Front Inner both front inner arches surface rust

Nearside Inner inner sill surface corrosion advise wax oil

Nearside Rear round filler cap area surface rust

Offside Inner inner sill surface corrosion advise wax oil

Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,312 miles

Exhaust system has surface corrosion

Front both subframe mounts have surface corrosion but not holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch area, behind suspension assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch area, behind suspension assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,469 miles

Offside Outer sil corroded

exhaust corroded

pas pipe corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 45,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sil corroded

exhaust corroded

pas pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 43,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,385 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 39,574 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,084 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 37,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,431 miles

horn starting to loose power

Pass 2 May 2013 33,533 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,348 miles

front discs corroded inner surface

o/s/f tyre cut side wall not to cords

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 ZJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

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

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