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BN08 VZO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,633 mi
Last recorded80,633 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 80,633 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 76,735 miles

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 76,727 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,568 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 73,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 70,859 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 69,649 miles

Both front tyres severely perished/splitting

Coolant leak (Thermostat housing)

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 6 Dec 2021 69,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 69,316 miles

Both front & N/S/R Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,008 miles

Rear brakes very noisy

Fail 29 Nov 2019 69,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,483 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 68,479 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,682 miles

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 ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 67,682 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,768 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 66,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 66,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner tread.

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,973 miles

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.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,641 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 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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What year was BN08 VZO registered?

BN08 VZO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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