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EN08 ZMU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,632 mi
Last recorded30,632 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 ZMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 27,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,742 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,786 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,773 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 10,478 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 10,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,761 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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EN08 ZMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN08 ZMU, 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 EN08 ZMU registered?

EN08 ZMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is EN08 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 ZMU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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