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MX08 ZGY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,034 mi
Last recorded98,034 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion near fuel cap.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power Steering pipe corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 98,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion near fuel cap.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power Steering pipe corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 95,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing 165/60/14

Oil leak Gearbox oil leaking from deteriorated neutral switch ( gearbox oil level likely to be low ) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 95,511 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ( marked in white ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ( marked in white ) (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing 165/60/14

Oil leak Gearbox oil leaking from deteriorated neutral switch ( gearbox oil level likely to be low ) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 91,035 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 91,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 86,665 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 80,244 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 74,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 74,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,920 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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 ZGY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

MX08 ZGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is MX08 ZGY safe to buy?

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