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EA08 ZGP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,908 mi
Last recorded116,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ZGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 101,223 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,903 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,779 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 50,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,662 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 ZGP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 ZGP registered?

EA08 ZGP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is EA08 ZGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 ZGP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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