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BD08 CZZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,417 mi
Last recorded105,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2025 105,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2023 101,610 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 101,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,218 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,201 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but system is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Front tyres wearing low.

Gearbox has light misting of oil.

Nearside Front Strut has slight play on top bush or bearing.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 96,190 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but system is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Front tyres wearing low.

Gearbox has light misting of oil.

Nearside Front Strut has slight play on top bush or bearing.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,996 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 90,426 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,345 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension beam bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,834 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b post/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b post/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b post/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b post/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,379 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,379 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,829 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)

both rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2014 38,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 24,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,094 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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BD08 CZZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD08 CZZ, 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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BD08 CZZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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