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MV08 ZKD

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,779 mi
Last recorded72,779 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 ZKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,779 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,855 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 56,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 56,833 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting around inner side of filler cap area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,140 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill closure plate (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner closure plate and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,230 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2017 44,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,430 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 37,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 21,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,912 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 18,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 14,763 miles

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

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

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 ZKD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MV08 ZKD, 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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MV08 ZKD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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