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LL08 ZFW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,527 mi
Last recorded62,527 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 ZFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 62,527 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,462 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,876 miles

Coolant expansion bottle empty

Front chassis subframe fastening points heavily corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front roadwheel inner bead rim slightly damaged

Offside front brake disc inner face rough and pitted

Power steering pipes near nearside chassis heavily rusted

Spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Aug 2015 48,876 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Coolant expansion bottle empty

Front chassis subframe fastening points heavily corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front roadwheel inner bead rim slightly damaged

Offside front brake disc inner face rough and pitted

Power steering pipes near nearside chassis heavily rusted

Spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,017 miles

Coolant expansion bottle empty

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake disc inner face pitted and uneven

Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant expansion bottle empty

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake disc inner face pitted and uneven

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,572 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,965 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 36,965 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,454 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 ZFW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

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

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