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BV08 PZR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,634 mi
Last recorded66,634 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 66,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,092 miles

All 4 tyres cracked/ deteriorated and sidewalls splitting

Fail 28 Nov 2017 63,092 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed earth wiring catching offside driveshaft (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All 4 tyres cracked/ deteriorated and sidewalls splitting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,275 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 62,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,564 miles

Front brake disc poor condition

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,563 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc poor condition

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,269 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 53,671 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 40,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs are badly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2013 40,608 miles

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

front discs are badly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 14,075 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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BV08 PZR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV08 PZR, 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 BV08 PZR registered?

BV08 PZR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 PZR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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