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BK08 LCZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,919 mi
Last recorded38,919 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 LCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 38,919 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 38,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 36,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,929 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 33,928 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 31,558 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 31,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,259 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 28,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 28,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 22,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,283 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 22,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 21,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2018 21,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,666 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,374 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 8,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,704 miles

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 LCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BK08 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

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

Is BK08 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 LCZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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