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MX08 ZUC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,147 miles

advise hazard button

advise n/s/f floor to sill corrosion starting

advise n/s/f shocker light misting of oil

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall

recent repairs made to inner sills covered using under seal

Fail 13 Mar 2019 85,146 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r sill backing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s floor to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise hazard button

advise n/s/f floor to sill corrosion starting

advise n/s/f shocker light misting of oil

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Jan 2019 82,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,552 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear no plate slight crack

Fail 28 Feb 2018 70,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear no plate slight crack

Pass 7 Feb 2017 59,213 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,266 miles

Offside Front drivers door has slight damage

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,554 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 54,542 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,954 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,936 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 42,936 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,568 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZUC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

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

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