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RK08 ZPX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 ZPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 102,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight oil leak, body has corrosion in various places, underbody has corrosion, front nearside and offside inner wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arch has corrosion

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

body has corrosion on various places

nearside and offside headlamp has slight condensation

underbody has corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2019 83,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arch has corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sill panel has slight corrosion

Offside headlamp has condensation inside the lens

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside body panel has slight corrosion

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

underbody has corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,424 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

nearside front wishbone bush detoriated

offside headlamp has slight condensation

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,617 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Jan 2017 54,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 45,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,902 miles

wipers poor

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,632 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 19,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 7,815 miles

Slight sweat from steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,743 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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RK08 ZPX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RK08 ZPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 ZPX registered?

RK08 ZPX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RK08 ZPX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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