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MV08 ZJN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,689 mi
Last recorded54,689 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 ZJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 54,689 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 54,684 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,809 miles

O/S outer sill corroding

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion developing N/S/F & O/S/F outer floor

corrosion developing N/S/R & O/S/R inner sill/chassis

Fail 19 Mar 2019 49,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cracked /perished cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords show/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))

O/S outer sill corroding

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion developing N/S/F & O/S/F outer floor

corrosion developing N/S/R & O/S/R inner sill/chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,355 miles

Offside outer sill corroding within prescribed areas

some surface corrosion on various underbody areas

Pass 18 Mar 2017 44,918 miles

Offside Outer some corrosion on sill

Rear signs of perishing on rear tyres

Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,915 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front driveshaft fouling on anti roll bar link

Offside Outer some corrosion on sill

Rear signs of perishing on rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,159 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 42,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,432 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,829 miles

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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 28,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front lower arm rear bush split

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front lower arm rear bush split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,722 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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MV08 ZJN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MV08 ZJN, 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 MV08 ZJN registered?

MV08 ZJN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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