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MV08 ZWP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,160 mi
Last recorded72,160 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,160 miles

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

Nearside Front brake anti-rattle spring missing

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 72,096 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner and outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring seat damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,370 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,370 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jun 2018 67,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both inner & outer sills corroding

both rear axle bushes deteriorating but not excessive movement

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water in head lamp unit, tapped it to clear for mot, (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 165/65/14, Has slight cracking, different size to rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking, (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14, (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14, Cracking in tread, (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water in head lamp unit, tapped it to clear for mot, (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 165/65/14, Has slight cracking, different size to rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking, (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 59,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,839 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,020 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outeredge of tread

Fail 6 Aug 2014 51,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outeredge of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,188 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,546 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 34,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,827 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 ZWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZWP, 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 ZWP registered?

MV08 ZWP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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