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AF08 ZVO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,488 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

Nearside Rear tyre has split but not deep enough to reach cords

boot floor corroding

both floor pans corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,488 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

Nearside Rear tyre has split but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor corroding

both floor pans corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2018 76,468 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mountain broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch surport (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported chassis corroded (7.1.1)

Front both plastic inner wheel archs damaged

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Oil leak appears to come from oil filter area ()

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

o/s and n/s front floors slight corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,212 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 63,212 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,591 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor by seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer centre sill by door shut (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 49,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch behind trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

o/s n/s floor to sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,675 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 44,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,934 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,130 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,818 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 ZVO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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