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BP08 ZKU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,518 mi
Last recorded75,518 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 ZKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 70,263 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 70,261 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,349 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 63,345 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,837 miles

General light underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan area behind rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan area behind subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 61,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 300mm of sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General light underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan area behind rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan area behind subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,523 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting broken but the system is still adequately supported

General corrosion throughout both outer sills

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill within 30cm of rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 49,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

one of two rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 15 Oct 2016 49,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

one of two rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,044 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Mar 2013 36,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge not in centre 3/4

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 25,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BP08 ZKU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP08 ZKU, 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 BP08 ZKU registered?

BP08 ZKU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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