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BV08 YZB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,353 mi
Last recorded40,353 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 40,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 37,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Oct 2020 36,509 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 36,059 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,481 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 35,476 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn and split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,690 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 33,689 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn marking screen (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,677 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and splitting not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 3 Oct 2016 32,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade torn (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked and splitting not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,168 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 29,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,155 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,467 miles

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

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 YZB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

BV08 YZB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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