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AF08 ZXS

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,804 mi
Last recorded71,804 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,804 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

exhaust hangers badly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,612 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 65,612 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 59,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear tyres perished/split

Fail 17 Feb 2018 59,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes - as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both under car sills - as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear tyres perished/split

Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,908 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s wishbone (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front metal mount bracket badly corroded

o/s/r sill & n/s/f floor showing early corrosion.

spare tyre missing.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 54,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported metal bracket corroded off exhaust rear box hense, (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge & (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s wishbone (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front metal mount bracket badly corroded

o/s/r sill & n/s/f floor showing early corrosion.

spare tyre missing.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,823 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 50,820 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,396 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,841 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 42,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,622 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 29,621 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,269 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 ZXS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

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

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