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MX08 ZFO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,216 mi
Last recorded56,216 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2020 56,216 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,765 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2018 46,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,669 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foremost (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front chassis corrosion

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks in tread area

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foremost (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis corrosion

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks in tread area

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 42,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foremost (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front chassis corrosion

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks in tread area

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foremost (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis corrosion

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks in tread area

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,686 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 35,175 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,210 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,048 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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MX08 ZFO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX08 ZFO, 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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MX08 ZFO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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