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DU08 ZNA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 71,064 miles

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

body has corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,159 miles

body corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

body corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,489 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 61,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion exhaust corrded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 61,771 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 61,771 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,773 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

both rear trailing arm bushes have play.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 60,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

both rear trailing arm bushes have play.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,201 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres 165/65/14 rear tyres 165/60/14

Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres 165/65/14 rear tyres 165/60/14

front wheelboxes,sills,floor,rear inner arches etc showing corrosion

o/s front seatbelt has slight damage

Fail 4 Mar 2013 49,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,171 miles

both lower arm bushes worn

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,441 miles

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

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

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 ZNA 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 56.3%.

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 DU08 ZNA, 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 ZNA registered?

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

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