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AF08 ZRC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,638 mi
Last recorded98,638 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rubber bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake long travel

Fail 6 Feb 2020 98,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rubber bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake long travel

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 89,765 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 15 May 2019 80,229 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 30 May 2018 86,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,309 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,640 miles

Corrosion forming along both outer sills

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,776 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZRC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZRC, 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 ZRC registered?

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

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