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AF08 ZTX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,067 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 74,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 61,619 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 61,610 miles

Power steering component leaking rack /pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 56,759 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users serious coolant leak emissions not tested (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 56,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,009 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 54,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,524 miles

Offside Front front lower wishbone rear bush starting to un-bond but not excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2016 48,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front front lower wishbone rear bush starting to un-bond but not excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,605 miles

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 24 Feb 2015 44,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 11 Mar 2014 38,945 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,528 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust shows general corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2013 32,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust shows general corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,020 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 ZTX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

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

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