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EO08 ZZM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,891 mi
Last recorded94,891 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 ZZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,046 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 92,037 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s park brake efficiency low

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,725 miles

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

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2020 90,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both body sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,760 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,199 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,432 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,537 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 56,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,532 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 ZZM 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 80%.

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 EO08 ZZM, 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 EO08 ZZM registered?

EO08 ZZM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is EO08 ZZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 ZZM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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