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BU08 ZYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,486 mi
Last recorded34,486 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 34,486 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 34,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 32,838 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 31,922 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 30,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 29,279 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 27,916 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 26,780 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 26,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2018 22,388 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 22,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 20,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 19,704 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,894 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,690 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,294 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 ZYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 ZYZ registered?

BU08 ZYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 ZYZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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