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LL08 ZFS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,636 mi
Last recorded68,636 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside light corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,036 miles

underside light corrosion

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 65,036 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside light corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and will need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 59,314 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and will need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 49,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,592 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 47,309 miles

fuel filter corroded.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,796 miles

all wiper blades split.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,652 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,128 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner surface

Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,128 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner surface

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZFS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL08 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

LL08 ZFS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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