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FL08 ZXD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,638 mi
Last recorded97,638 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 97,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member (10.1 (p))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,201 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member both sill floor pan rotten sevral spots (10.1 (p))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dangerous osr below limet (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,163 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,123 miles

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split

Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,516 miles

slight split in o/s/f suspension arm bush .

wipers smear .

Fail 25 Mar 2015 59,510 miles

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

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

slight split in o/s/f suspension arm bush .

wipers smear .

Pass 22 Mar 2014 52,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

split in o/s lower arm bush

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight split in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,861 miles

minor split in o/s lower arm bush

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,267 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 ZXD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

FL08 ZXD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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