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EO08 ZNK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,060 mi
Last recorded101,060 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 ZNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2022 101,060 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery warn light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler flap area badly corroded and holed

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,437 miles

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

Fuel filler surround badly corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose One mounting corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 91,437 miles

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

Fuel filler surround badly corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose One mounting corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

battery light on

fuel filler surround badly corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,891 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,764 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,448 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,432 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 33,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,066 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,007 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 26,007 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,492 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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EO08 ZNK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO08 ZNK, 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 EO08 ZNK registered?

EO08 ZNK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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