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AF08 ZXT

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,546 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 66,546 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 62,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (165/65-13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 57,744 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (165/65-13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,368 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck badly corroded at fuel cap end

Fail 4 Mar 2020 53,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck badly corroded at fuel cap end

Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,280 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,220 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 37,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 36,850 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,813 miles

under vehicle fuel filter has corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2015 34,813 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

under vehicle fuel filter has corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,586 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 27,586 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 27 Feb 2011 24,073 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)

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 ZXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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