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LN08 ZRF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,912 mi
Last recorded121,912 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 ZRF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 121,912 miles

Offside lower ball joint boot has weather cracking

Fail 7 May 2019 121,912 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside lower ball joint boot has weather cracking

Pass 3 May 2018 116,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

drivers door handle comes up high

Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner si;ll (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

drivers door handle comes up high

Pass 10 May 2017 105,639 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components sills etc ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 9 May 2017 105,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components sills etc ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,518 miles

Underbody Corodded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Underbody Corodded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2013 61,629 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,410 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

front wiper smearing slightly

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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LN08 ZRF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LN08 ZRF, 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 LN08 ZRF registered?

LN08 ZRF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is LN08 ZRF safe to buy?

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