MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel filler corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arche (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under body has copious amounts of corrision
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under body corrision
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under body corrision
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle subframe bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axe subframe bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle subframe bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axe subframe bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn but can function as intended
o/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn but can function as intended
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
n/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn but can function as intended
o/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn but can function as intended
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded on top (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded on top (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre perishing
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre cracking in outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wheel buckle
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wheel buckle
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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MX08 ZVF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 ZVF, 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 ZVF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.
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