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AO58 BZV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,790 mi
Last recorded52,790 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 BZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear park brake recorded lower effort than expected

Offside Front bumper/wheel spat not fully secure

Offside Front door B post coroding

Offside Front headlamp condensating

Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Nov 2019 50,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,624 miles

1/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

Fail 13 Nov 2018 38,613 miles

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

1/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,310 miles

Nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to separate.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,992 miles

1. Both front brake discs becoming worn and corroded.

2. Nearside and offside front inner wish bone rear mounting bushes becoming perished.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,775 miles

1/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,989 miles

Nearside front inner wish bone rear mounting bush becoming perished.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,279 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,211 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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AO58 BZV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO58 BZV, 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 AO58 BZV registered?

AO58 BZV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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