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FL08 ZXU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,787 mi
Last recorded71,787 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 71,787 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION PRESENT

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front CHASSIS LEG HAS SOME CORROSION.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 71,501 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,071 miles

Both rear axle bushes are wearing

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

N/s rear seat belt has a child seat fitted and was tested as best as possible, without removing.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn bold on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,071 miles

Both rear axle bushes are wearing

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

N/s rear seat belt has a child seat fitted and was tested as best as possible, without removing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Internal adjuster worn (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top nut found to be loose (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear (1.1.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn bold on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,852 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% incorrectly fitted (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,613 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,435 miles

Both fronbt tyres are gettin close to legal limits

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,965 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 ZXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

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

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