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AU58 ZSY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,917 mi
Last recorded40,917 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ZSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 40,917 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (three places) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various corrosion underbody

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front lower sills / (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper rear heel panels starting to corrode Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides Rear Trailing arms inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear ( Beam axle / Struts / Arms front / anti roll bars ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F / N/S/R & O/S/R starting to crack / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front floor panels corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steel wheels and trims

Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,937 miles

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

front floorpans corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 32,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front floorpans corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 30,399 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 30,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 26,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 26,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 24,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,675 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,542 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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AU58 ZSY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU58 ZSY, 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 AU58 ZSY registered?

AU58 ZSY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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