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MX08 ZVM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,084 mi
Last recorded109,084 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,084 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

petrol cap area correded hold

rear axle bushs weak

sills correded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,229 miles

front drop links noisy n/s/f bottom arm rear bush perished

Fail 19 Jul 2013 88,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front drop links noisy n/s/f bottom arm rear bush perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,173 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (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 ZVM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

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

Is MX08 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX08 ZVM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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