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BP08 ZMO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,089 mi
Last recorded74,089 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 ZMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 74,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill witch in 30 cm of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 71,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 61,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,260 miles

Rear rear lower seats not fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,660 miles

Nearside The headlamp pattern is poor.

There is light corrosion in various areas of the structure of the vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,444 miles

Front becoming bald inner edges

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 51,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through age cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through age cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Front becoming bald inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 47,464 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre has age cracking

o/s/r tyre has age cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,464 miles

n/s/r tyre has age cracking

o/s/r tyre has age cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,374 miles

parking brake adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,085 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

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 ZMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP08 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

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

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