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MV08 ZXZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 ZXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2022 51,684 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 46,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,925 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 35,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel filler cap area, surface corrosion (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, small area of surface corrosion (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, small area of surface corrosion (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,558 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 ZXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

MV08 ZXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MV08 ZXZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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