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PL08 ZFK

2008 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,385 mi
Last recorded31,385 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 31,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,463 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 30,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch near brake flexi hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 29,623 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 29,623 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Two places Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 28,818 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,404 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,206 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion near brake pipe mount

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

Offside Front corrosion near brake pipe mount

Fail 14 Jun 2016 22,206 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front corrosion near brake pipe mount

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

Offside Front corrosion near brake pipe mount

Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,028 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 16,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,195 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,355 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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PL08 ZFK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL08 ZFK, 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 PL08 ZFK registered?

PL08 ZFK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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