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BF08 ZBY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,255 mi
Last recorded100,255 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 100,255 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 May 2019 100,255 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,333 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 84,918 miles

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

eye level light innop

Fail 8 May 2017 84,915 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

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

eye level light innop

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

low brake fluid warning is on

Fail 8 Apr 2016 67,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

low brake fluid warning is on

Pass 5 May 2015 52,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 36,514 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,279 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 24,208 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 18,714 miles

standing corrosion on front brake discs

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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BF08 ZBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc 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 BF08 ZBY, 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 BF08 ZBY registered?

BF08 ZBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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