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BT08 FSZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,648 mi
Last recorded64,648 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,648 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis box section/inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 64,495 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front sub-frame rear mounting area. Chassis/floor box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/strut mounting turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis box section/inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,071 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 39,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe support chassis Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Mounting Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,603 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 30,603 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,596 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,658 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 27,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise fuel tank upper section corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,338 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished.

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,527 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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BT08 FSZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT08 FSZ, 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 BT08 FSZ registered?

BT08 FSZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is BT08 FSZ safe to buy?

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