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EK08 ZLV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,293 mi
Last recorded112,293 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 ZLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 112,293 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill. Corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Catalytic converter heat shield loose.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inner edge. Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts due to load on rear seats.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,828 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 103,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,656 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 93,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 87,050 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/door post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,671 miles

vehicle weak by o/s door piller

Fail 31 May 2019 75,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle weak by o/s door piller

Pass 31 May 2018 70,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 70,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,898 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,669 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 43,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 31,595 miles

Front tyres wareing on edges, O/s/low

Spare tyre badly perished & cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2013 31,595 miles

Front tyres wareing on edges, O/s/low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre badly perished & cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,559 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Front wipers poor & fitted incorectly

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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EK08 ZLV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK08 ZLV, 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 EK08 ZLV registered?

EK08 ZLV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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