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MX08 ZFV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,696 mi
Last recorded69,696 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 69,696 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting near axle (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting near axle (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,756 miles

Front discs poor condition

offside front suspension arm front bush worn

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

boot-lid/tailgate damaged

exterior body corrosion around fuel cap

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 8 Mar 2019 61,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges worn 165/60 r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

boot-lid/tailgate damaged

exterior body corrosion around fuel cap

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,322 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,322 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 51,790 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2017 51,748 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,094 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,438 miles

clutch noisy

Fail 29 Apr 2015 35,433 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

clutch noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,526 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,688 miles

servo pipe split

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,477 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 ZFV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

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

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