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MX08 ZVR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,135 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 70,131 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside sill to floor front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 67,960 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 67,954 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside front sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 66,025 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot not open

corrosion underneath

Fail 29 May 2018 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot not open

corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,632 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,747 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,296 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 28,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,625 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 ZVR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

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

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