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BF08 ZFA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,636 mi
Last recorded74,636 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,636 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front brake discs sored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight split in sidewall and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

at time of test underside of vehicle and engine bay has been oil sprayed

corrosion to nearside front lower floor nears suspension mount area

footbrake 59% and hand brake 19% both just met requirements

misfire from engine

oil level on min

various corrosion and damage to outside of vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2019 74,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes de-bonded and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front brake discs sored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight split in sidewall and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

at time of test underside of vehicle and engine bay has been oil sprayed

corrosion to nearside front lower floor nears suspension mount area

footbrake 59% and hand brake 19% both just met requirements

misfire from engine

oil level on min

various corrosion and damage to outside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,557 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 61,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,172 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is perished and has nail in tyre

offside rear tyre perished and has nail in tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is perished and has nail in tyre

offside rear tyre perished and has nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,975 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,022 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,930 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,082 miles

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

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

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 ZFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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