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FD08 XZP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,174 mi
Last recorded76,174 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 XZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill,multiple places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill , by axle mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill, multiple places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) excessive play in rack both sides (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around fuel cap door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,099 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 70,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 65,814 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush corroded (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,004 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing

Fail 14 Jan 2016 61,004 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 58,655 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,561 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 44,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,033 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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FD08 XZP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FD08 XZP, 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 FD08 XZP registered?

FD08 XZP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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