MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Quarter panel corroded and holed
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Quarter panel corroded and holed
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth
offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF08 SZU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 BF08 SZU, 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 SZU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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