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CA08 ZNF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,031 mi
Last recorded43,031 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ZNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 43,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced petrol cap area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

General body/chassis/components heavily corroded

Nearside Front a pillar corroded and has a hole in it

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,331 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 41,320 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen 'A' post corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded.

Noted all bushes 'squeak' during driving (suspect dryed out rubber).

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating from inner eyelets. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Strong advise: Brake noisy during service operation.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,900 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front A pillar very corroded.

Nearside Rear Filler surround corroded.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,946 miles

Body has slight corrosion Fuel filler. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion A pillar corroding. (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear STRONG ADVISE: Both tyres are very perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,004 miles

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

long foot and hand brake travel

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,201 miles

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

long travel on foot and handbrake possible rear brake service req

slighty noisey o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly damaged

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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CA08 ZNF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA08 ZNF, 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 CA08 ZNF registered?

CA08 ZNF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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