MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,415 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant level was below min, topped up.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/inner flitch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Sill slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/inner flitch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front floor opposite sill on offside front corroded
Front floor opposite sill on offside front corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked
oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BF08 SZT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BF08 SZT, 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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BF08 SZT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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