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BV08 XZH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,580 mi
Last recorded51,580 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,580 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 51,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,468 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer doorsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer doorsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 49,468 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer doorsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer doorsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,522 miles

Offside & Nearside Rear Undersils Weak

Offside Front & Offside Rear outer Sil weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 48,522 miles

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

Offside & Nearside Rear Undersils Weak

Offside Front & Offside Rear outer Sil weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,130 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Spare Tyre Heavily Perished

Pass 8 May 2019 44,156 miles

o/s/r tyre valve deteriorated / splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,353 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,137 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 37,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,592 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,969 miles

nearside rear tyre severely cracked on ouiter edge

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,227 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,477 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,503 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 XZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV08 XZH, 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 BV08 XZH registered?

BV08 XZH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is BV08 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 XZH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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