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MV08 ZPJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,536 mi
Last recorded78,536 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 ZPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,536 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,647 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,328 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 72,310 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,335 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 69,318 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,686 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 66,671 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,334 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 60,334 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,977 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 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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What year was MV08 ZPJ registered?

MV08 ZPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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