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BK08 KZP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,414 mi
Last recorded58,414 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor excessive corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 23 May 2024 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2023 45,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear body corrosion near fuel filler

Pass 10 May 2022 37,641 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low, top up.

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 37,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low, top up.

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 30,137 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 30,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 27,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 21,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 17,708 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 17,708 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 12,061 miles

Chassis And Underbody Light Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension Arm Bush Parting Slightly

Rear Tyre's Slightly Perished

Fail 18 May 2017 12,061 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Chassis And Underbody Light Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension Arm Bush Parting Slightly

Rear Tyre's Slightly Perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,581 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 7,885 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 7,328 miles

Slight damage to offside rear bumper

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,492 miles

Slight damage offside rear bumper

Pass 15 Apr 2011 4,208 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

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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BK08 KZP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK08 KZP, 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 BK08 KZP registered?

BK08 KZP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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