MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front (2.4.A.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside & offside front (3.5.1i)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyre sidewalls perished and starting to split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyre sidewalls perished and starting to split
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower 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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MV08 ZPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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