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MX08 ZVE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,440 mi
Last recorded46,440 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wing around fuel cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,744 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front suspension mountings corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 42,744 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front suspension mountings corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2016 40,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass crack

Fail 31 Dec 2016 40,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass crack

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,939 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,126 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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,496 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall has run flat damage also has a cut in outer wall

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,519 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 ZVE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

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

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