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MV08 ZWC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,372 mi
Last recorded44,372 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear SILL REPAIRED

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

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

Offside Rear SILL REPAIRED

Fail 27 Oct 2021 44,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,031 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 39,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,160 miles

o/s outer sill around door shut corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2019 35,160 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill around door shut corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,028 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack slightly on outer sidewalls

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit 2.13mm remaining

o/s undersill at rear weakening corroded

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,161 miles

o/s/r road wheel has damage to outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 30,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

hose feeding clutch master cylinder weaping fluid

o/s/r road wheel has damage to outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,252 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,850 miles

engine oil filter leaking

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing slightly thin

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 19,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 19,177 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZWC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

MV08 ZWC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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