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AF08 ZVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,398 mi
Last recorded74,398 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 74,398 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 74,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 73,254 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,037 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside component corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2019 72,037 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside component corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 70,342 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2017 68,369 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 67,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2015 65,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,312 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 May 2013 57,271 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 45,390 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 45,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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 ZVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

AF08 ZVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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