MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
vehicle weak by o/s door piller
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
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front tyres wareing on edges, O/s/low
Spare tyre badly perished & cracked
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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