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MT08 ZWF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

45,865 mi
Last recorded45,865 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ZWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 45,865 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 45,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner resting on top of tyre , worn away and insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 42,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 39,209 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 8 Aug 2024 39,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 36,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 36,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush bonding deteriorated. both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 33,931 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 33,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,732 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 32,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,746 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 28,746 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,984 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 23,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TIEBAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH OUTER SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating on side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,555 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall and tread

Fail 16 Jun 2016 16,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall and tread

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,879 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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MT08 ZWF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MT08 ZWF, 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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MT08 ZWF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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