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RF08 ZDT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,020 mi
Last recorded83,020 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ZDT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,832 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cooroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 74,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low slightly low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush( wish bone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cooroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,525 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,654 miles

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

all of under body slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

all of under body slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,685 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust catalyst is rattling

Nearside Front tyre is wearing unevenly, also cracking

Offside Front tyre is cracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,241 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 55,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 54,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 54,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,081 miles

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 Jun 2013 48,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,531 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)

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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RF08 ZDT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF08 ZDT, 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 RF08 ZDT registered?

RF08 ZDT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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