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EK08 ZLZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,360 mi
Last recorded97,360 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,360 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner wing and outer sill/step slightly corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch moulding adrift from bottom mount.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 97,359 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner wing and outer sill/step slightly corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch moulding adrift from bottom mount.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,165 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS ARE RUSTED

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

INNER WINGS RUSTING

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S FLOOR TO SILL IS RUSTED

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

STRANGE WHISTLE TYPE OF SOUND WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED

Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,164 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CHILD SEATS FITTED

FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS ARE RUSTED

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

INNER WINGS RUSTING

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S FLOOR TO SILL IS RUSTED

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

STRANGE WHISTLE TYPE OF SOUND WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,091 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

Fail 29 Mar 2017 87,091 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CHILD SEATS FITTED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,469 miles

O/S HEAD LAMP UNIT IS DAMP INSIDE

O/S REAR WHEEL INNER RIM IS DAMAGED

CHILD SEAT FITTED

FLOOR SEAMS ARE RUSTING

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 81,469 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHILD SEAT FITTED

FLOOR SEAMS ARE RUSTING

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S HEAD LAMP UNIT IS DAMP INSIDE

O/S REAR WHEEL INNER RIM IS DAMAGED

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,123 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are perished and worn

o/s front brake is binding slightly

o/s head lamp unit is damp inside

Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,121 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are perished and worn

o/s front brake is binding slightly

o/s head lamp unit is damp inside

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower suspension arms mounting bushes are badly perished and worn

o/s head lamp unit is damp inside

Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower suspension arms mounting bushes are badly perished and worn

o/s head lamp unit is damp inside

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 ZLZ 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 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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

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

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