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MX08 ZVO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,485 mi
Last recorded76,485 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

floor slight corosion

structure corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

floor slight corosion

structure corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective Missing. ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,140 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 64,063 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid part blocked x2 (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 59,185 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs badly pitted/corroded on insides

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,136 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 8,436 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,345 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 ZVO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

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

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