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BT08 NZO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,796 mi
Last recorded76,796 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 NZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2025 76,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting has slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2025 67,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2024 67,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2023 64,370 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2023 64,335 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,627 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pipe damp

various under body corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,138 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 57,113 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 50,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 49,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2017 43,417 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 43,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 40,939 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 40,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 37,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 33,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 29,186 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear tire cracked but not exposed to cords

Fail 25 May 2013 29,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

near side front tire wearing on inner edge

nearside and offside rear tire cracked but not exposed to cords

Pass 14 May 2012 25,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,736 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 NZO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT08 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

BT08 NZO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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