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AK58 BFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,215 mi
Last recorded60,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 BFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,215 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OS/F & NS/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR SILLS CORRODED BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS/R & NS/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 54,590 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 54,590 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill has hole caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill has 3 holes caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg has hole next to front strut (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in floor pan has hole next to front subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill has hole caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,339 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 48,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill has 2 holes and inner sill has 1 hole caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength hole in floorpan next to front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill has 2 holes caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 43,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 43,628 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside floorpan has holes under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside floor pan has hole under driverseat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill has holes in both inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside sill has holes in both inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,885 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket for mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,058 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,826 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,907 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 32,897 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,634 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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AK58 BFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK58 BFZ, 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 AK58 BFZ registered?

AK58 BFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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