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DU08 ZLZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Floor chassis heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor chassis heavily corroded

Offside Rear Outer Body sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 72,375 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Floor chassis heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor chassis heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Body sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,913 miles

Exhaust system mounting are heavily corroded front to rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 64,913 miles

Exhaust system mounting are heavily corroded front to rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Filter Heavily Corroded

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less Than 2mm Tread Depth And Age Cracking Badly In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Slight Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,979 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 55,955 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,785 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,520 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,532 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,315 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,091 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 16,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 12,153 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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DU08 ZLZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU08 ZLZ, 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 DU08 ZLZ registered?

DU08 ZLZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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