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AF08 ZZG

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 66,255 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler neck corroded and not sealing with cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill corroded in axle mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill corroded in axle mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear quarter panel corroded around fuel filler flap

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,795 miles

nearside rear quarter panel corroding around fuel filler cap but not considered to be weakening the vehicle structure

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,542 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 59,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,740 miles

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres starting to crack & perish

slight lift in steering column

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 ZZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

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

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