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MX08 ZFU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,900 mi
Last recorded75,900 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 75,900 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 60,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,155 miles

n/s/f lower arm back bush becoming unbonded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,155 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm back bush becoming unbonded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 33,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,491 miles

n/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,621 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 29,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,397 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,103 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 ZFU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MX08 ZFU, 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 MX08 ZFU registered?

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

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