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BL57 ZMX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,872 mi
Last recorded36,872 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 36,872 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 36,862 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough Steering stiff from lock to lock and not centralizing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust shield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2023 32,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive the subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides the( front ) upper part of the strut top mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 32,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength the inner lower part of the inner wing panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive the subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides the( front ) upper part of the strut top mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 28,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 28,059 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch mark yelow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch mark yelow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 28,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 28,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excess corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 24,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,108 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel flap area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,747 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 14,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 12,862 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished and splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2012 10,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 8,111 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 ZMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL57 ZMX, 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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BL57 ZMX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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