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LL08 ZFP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,810 mi
Last recorded54,810 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 ZFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 54,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm back bush split.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,387 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,722 miles

Corrosion starting on bodywork & os door damaged

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,927 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to pull out

Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Corrosion to some suspension components

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis, floors & esp around both closing sill areas

Damage to nsr wing

Noise from engine/ belt area

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,649 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,431 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes splitting

both sides rear trailing arm bushes splitting

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

nsr wheel rim damaged

osr tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,431 miles

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

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

both sides front lower arm bushes splitting

both sides rear trailing arm bushes splitting

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

nsr wheel rim damaged

osr tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,979 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)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to undercarriage & components

damage to nsr panel

nsf tyre worn on edges

nsr axle bush splitting

nsr wheel rim dented

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,656 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

slight play at both front steering track rods

Fail 19 Apr 2013 35,571 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to exhaust

nsr axle bush splitting

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,571 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)

corrosion to exhaust

nsr axle bush splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,612 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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LL08 ZFP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LL08 ZFP, 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 LL08 ZFP registered?

LL08 ZFP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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