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FL08 CZR

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,356 mi
Last recorded46,356 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 CZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,356 miles

Corrosion on all prescribe areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 46,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribe areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,076 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 44,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,964 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit.....Replacement recommended.....165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit.....Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,917 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges......165/60/14

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 32,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front as marked (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges......165/60/14

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 28,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 8 Mar 2017 28,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level low

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 8 Mar 2016 23,080 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,038 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 21,038 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 18,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,971 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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FL08 CZR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL08 CZR, 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 FL08 CZR registered?

FL08 CZR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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