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AF08 ZTU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,895 mi
Last recorded36,895 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,895 miles

Nearside damage to the nearside front wing and rear quarter panel

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

fuel filler cap corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2016 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside damage to the nearside front wing and rear quarter panel

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

fuel filler cap corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,960 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 32,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,650 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 29,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,675 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 25,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,387 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 18,386 miles

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

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 ZTU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

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

Is AF08 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 ZTU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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