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BU08 ZXY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,177 mi
Last recorded75,177 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,177 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills tender (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 75,176 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills tender (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 72,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills tender (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 63,027 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,502 miles

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

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

corrosion in various places but not yet excessive

Fail 4 Mar 2020 60,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end into lower wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end into lower wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion in various places but not yet excessive

Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush deteriorating / starting to de-bond … replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,698 miles

N,S,F,AND O,S,F, SILLS RUSTY

Nearside Front TYRE GETTING WORN

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 34,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,769 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 52,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,445 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,263 miles

n.s.r.tyre deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,435 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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BU08 ZXY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU08 ZXY, 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 BU08 ZXY registered?

BU08 ZXY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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