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MX08 ZVN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,079 mi
Last recorded95,079 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2021 95,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH centre floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH rear drop sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

child seat poorly fitted

o/s/r chassis is holed outside a prescribed area but i recommend it be repaired

Pass 23 Jun 2020 86,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body front and rear of the vehicle has slight corrosion to the comoponents

Fail 22 Jun 2020 86,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body front and rear of the vehicle has slight corrosion to the comoponents

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel cap surroundings has corroded

under body parking brake cable rear side corroded both

Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,831 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel cap surroundings has corroded

under body parking brake cable rear side corroded both

Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,246 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,066 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel rim corroded

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

front inner sill has slightly corroded and also has some corrosion to rear of the vehicle

fuel cap surroundings corroded

oil leak

parking brake cable corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel rim corroded

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner sill has slightly corroded and also has some corrosion to rear of the vehicle

fuel cap surroundings corroded

oil leak

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,560 miles

both sides front tyres low

both sides rear inner sill slightly corroded

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jan 2015 44,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,339 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2013 27,875 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 21,521 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 ZVN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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