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MX08 ZUA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,189 mi
Last recorded42,189 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,189 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 42,189 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front worn on inner

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,278 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 28,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,756 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,671 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 17,671 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low in header tank

Pass 29 Dec 2011 13,340 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 13,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZUA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

MX08 ZUA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is MX08 ZUA safe to buy?

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