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MX08 ZHW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,215 mi
Last recorded76,215 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 76,215 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex-pipe down-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,878 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,209 miles

Corrosion to both sill

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower arm/sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler/cap area corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,350 miles

play in front top shock mounts

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,751 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 65,751 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 58,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine coolant level low checked for emissions test

engine oil level low checked for emissions test

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Fail 13 May 2017 57,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine coolant level low checked for emissions test

engine oil level low checked for emissions test

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2016 49,727 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre showing light cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2016 49,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre showing light cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 40,102 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

general patches of underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,102 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general patches of underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,974 miles

offside front brake hose cracked & perishe up.

offside front headlight has condensation inside.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre side wall cracked & perishe up.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 36,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

found: offside rear service & foot low performance.

offside front brake hose cracked & perishe up.

offside front headlight has condensation inside.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre side wall cracked & perishe up.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,592 miles

front windcsreen wiper blades smearing screen.

offside rear tyre wall & tread section cracked & perishe up.

steering rack pinoun area oily.

Pass 15 Jul 2012 24,696 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 16,173 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 ZHW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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