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BL08 GXZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,635 mi
Last recorded82,635 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 82,635 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 71,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,332 miles

Corrosion around rear axle pivot mountings.

Corrosion on fuel tank.

Corrosion to sills and inside door shuts.

Corrosion under rear wheel arches.

Front lower arms, rear bushes deteriorated.

Front sub-frames, corrosion around mounting areas.

Rear tyres badly cracked.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,682 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre.

Wear/corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 53,682 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Wear/corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,751 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,239 miles

both rear tyres are perishing on sidewalls

Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are perishing on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,535 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,505 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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BL08 GXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL08 GXZ, 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 BL08 GXZ registered?

BL08 GXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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