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BD08 LZS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,619 mi
Last recorded51,619 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 51,619 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S middle sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches, O/S/R under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,950 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R under sill and O/S/R inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 47,950 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R under sill and O/S/R inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,516 miles

Water in O/S/F light

Fail 29 Jun 2020 45,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Water in O/S/F light

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,433 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,433 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,167 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,787 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 33,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 May 2014 28,694 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 May 2014 28,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 May 2013 24,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 19,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 15,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

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 LZS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LZS, 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 BD08 LZS registered?

BD08 LZS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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