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FL08 XZO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,514 mi
Last recorded67,514 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,514 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,048 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ door shut (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,022 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ door shut (5.2.6)

both headlight condensating

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,378 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill slight corrosion

condensation in both headlights

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2017 54,291 miles

Braking system leaking From reservoir (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

General underbody corrosion / sill corrosion.

Local corrosion at o/s/f door shut / outer sill

O/s/f headlight condensation

Strong advise. Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated / de-bonded, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,532 miles

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

offside and nearside rear under sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,491 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit & badly worn on outer edge

rear seats not in use at time of test

unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,693 miles

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

offside rear tyre very badly perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 36,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre very badly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,449 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,987 miles

both front tyres wear on inside edges

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 XZO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL08 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

FL08 XZO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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