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EF08 ZGL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,401 mi
Last recorded59,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ZGL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and middle and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slit play

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer doorsill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on outer wear bar limit[165/60/r14]75h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 57,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer doorsill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on outer wear bar limit[165/60/r14]75h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,960 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON outer wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer door sill is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on outer wear bar limit of 1.6mm at 1.92mm [165/60/r14]75h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2019 52,004 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 47,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 41,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,557 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 20,973 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 12,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,190 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,132 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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EF08 ZGL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 EF08 ZGL, 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 EF08 ZGL registered?

EF08 ZGL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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