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LD08 ZVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,188 mi
Last recorded103,188 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 ZVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 103,188 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3 mm tread depth and both unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 103,126 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside front inner disc,s significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3 mm tread depth and both unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 92,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 92,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 torn around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,071 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,070 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/14 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,270 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,659 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,474 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,593 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,946 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,126 miles

front bumper insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,890 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,058 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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LD08 ZVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LD08 ZVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD08 ZVJ registered?

LD08 ZVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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