MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in front of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front corroded under cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Driver's seat with a defective structure floor corroded at seat (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure floor corroded at seat (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front corroded under cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel archs corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter weeping grease
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under body in poor condition in places
Exhaust corroded
Slight condensation on both headlamps
Under body in poor condition in places
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (3.5.1i)
Exhaust corroded
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Slight condensation on both headlamps
Under body in poor condition in places
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (3.5.1i)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres starting to crack through treads
n/s brake light dim
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres starting to crack through treads
n/s brake light dim
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
coolant header tank low
had to relocate rear seats to check seat belts and locking of seat backs
n/s/f head light has condensation on inside of light
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coolant header tank low
had to relocate rear seats to check seat belts and locking of seat backs
n/s/f head light has condensation on inside of light
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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KS08 ZMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 KS08 ZMO, 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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KS08 ZMO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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