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MX08 ZHK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,325 mi
Last recorded62,325 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020 62,325 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill riser/ inner arch, and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front seat anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s , replacement is advised! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s [front bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,996 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,009 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,288 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 57,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rizer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rizer (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,398 miles

Centre Rear Coolant leak engine ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,801 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)

offside and nearside front brake discs badley corroded on inner faces replacement advised

power steering is tight and heavey in operation further investigation advised

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,960 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 33,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,232 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

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 ZHK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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