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BN08 DZC

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,185 mi
Last recorded43,185 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 DZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 43,185 miles

Front discs inner faces corroded

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 43,167 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs inner faces corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,438 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 36,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,729 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,197 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,041 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,914 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,292 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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BN08 DZC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN08 DZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN08 DZC?

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What year was BN08 DZC registered?

BN08 DZC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BN08 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 DZC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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