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PE08 ZXL

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,097 mi
Last recorded43,097 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 ZXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,097 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 43,088 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 38,102 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 38,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Mar 2022 37,988 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Inner and Outer Sill Holed and Corroded, By Passenger Seat Mounting points and Seat Belt Mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer Sill Close to Trailing Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded and Holed By Drivers Seat Mounting Point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Perished on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Perished on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 37,392 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 37,392 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 37,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced luggage compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quater panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,321 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,902 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 27,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,679 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 4 Mar 2014 15,318 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 15,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,697 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 12,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,282 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,606 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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PE08 ZXL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE08 ZXL, 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 PE08 ZXL registered?

PE08 ZXL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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