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FJ09 ZYT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 ZYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension top mount starting to corrode.

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

Offside Rear Lower Handbrake outer casing starting to crack.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 87,620 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension top mount starting to corrode.

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

Offside Rear Lower Handbrake outer casing starting to crack.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,300 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 70,914 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper bush's (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on outer and inner edge's advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to legal limit advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,198 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 57,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 46,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,518 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 26,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,472 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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FJ09 ZYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ09 ZYT, 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 FJ09 ZYT registered?

FJ09 ZYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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