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MK58 ZFU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,585 mi
Last recorded81,585 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 ZFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,441 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 67,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill panel corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner sill panel corroded.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 60,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,898 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 23,453 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 23,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,280 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Sep 2012 10,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre Side Wall Deteriorated

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre Side Wall Deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 5,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 5,109 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 5,109 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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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MK58 ZFU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK58 ZFU, 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 MK58 ZFU registered?

MK58 ZFU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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