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BL57 ZFO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 70,092 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,409 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,975 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 63,975 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,353 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,022 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 52,030 miles

CAR IS SHOWING GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IN ALL ITEMS DUE TO AGE OF CAR.

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY WEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN/LOW

OUTER AND INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS CORRODED

Pass 22 Dec 2017 50,586 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 47,886 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,465 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,107 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 23,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,667 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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BL57 ZFO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL57 ZFO, 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 BL57 ZFO registered?

BL57 ZFO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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