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EA08 ZFL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,387 mi
Last recorded63,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ZFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 63,387 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 63,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 51,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 39,049 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,546 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle adrift .

Pass 4 Jan 2018 33,941 miles

nearside front brake is binding on slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,347 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre scalloped on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,933 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 28,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 25,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 20,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 6,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,290 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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EA08 ZFL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA08 ZFL, 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 EA08 ZFL registered?

EA08 ZFL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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