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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper support corroded
Outer sills corroded
unable to fully inspect welding repaires due to heavy covering of underseal
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper support corroded
Outer sills corroded
Both front tyres severely perished/splitting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front tyres severely perished/splitting
Coolant leak (Thermostat housing)
Rear brakes noisy
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S Outer sill @ front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S Outer sill @ rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front tyres severely perished/splitting
Coolant bottle empty
Coolant leak (Thermostat housing)
Rear brakes noisy
Both front & N/S/R Tyre perished/splitting in tread area
Rear brakes very noisy
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S Inner sill @ rear next to axle carrier bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1 of 2 exhaust rear box hangers broken off box
Coolant bottle empty
Rear brakes very noisy
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S Inner sill @ rear, Next to trailing arms mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant bottle empty
Coolant leak Thermostate housing ()
Exhaust system is in poor condition
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak Oil filter ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Coolant bottle empty
Coolant leak Thermostate housing ()
Exhaust system is in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak Oil filter ()
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner tread.
Nearside Rear tyre perrished
Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner tread
Offside Rear tyre perrished
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on inside.
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BN08 VZO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN08 VZO, 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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BN08 VZO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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