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MX08 ZSW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,759 mi
Last recorded41,759 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 41,759 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 41,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 35,140 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bolt mounting and behind wheel arch liner (from eye view) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bolt mounting and behind wheel arch liner corroding (from eye view) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 35,133 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bolt mounting and behind wheel arch liner (from eye view) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bolt mounting and behind wheel arch liner corroding (from eye view) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,592 miles

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides where subframe bolts up and also behind wheel arch liners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, size 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 30,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITMENT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area at beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITMENT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area at beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides where subframe bolts up and also behind wheel arch liners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, size 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 27,358 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 27,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 26,360 miles

Braking system leaking clutch feed pipe off reservoir leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,666 miles

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

both front top suspension mounts bushes noisey

both front wipers spiltting but clearing screen

Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,239 miles

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)

both rear tyres cracking in tread/outeredge of tread/andn outer sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2015 19,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

both rear tyres cracking in tread/outeredge of tread/andn outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,510 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 ZSW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

MX08 ZSW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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