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FV57 ZPY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ZPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 69,254 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 69,252 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,299 miles

Both sills are slightly corroded

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,184 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded.

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills and under fuel filler cap. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Top half of fuel tank starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,608 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 58,608 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 55,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,171 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,484 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 46,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 43,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,922 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,728 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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FV57 ZPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV57 ZPY, 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 FV57 ZPY registered?

FV57 ZPY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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