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AF08 ZVT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,025 mi
Last recorded42,025 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,025 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 37,126 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,580 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 32,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,257 miles

n/s rear upper body damaged (wheel arch)

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,326 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated and slightly misshaped

Fail 11 Mar 2014 24,311 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated and slightly misshaped

Fail 26 Mar 2013 20,426 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,426 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,236 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 ZVT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

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

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