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BV08 YZE

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,088 mi
Last recorded54,088 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 54,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill meets floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing t.r.e. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing t.r.e. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan,also both sides inner sills meet outer sill,both inner front wheel arches, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken, (6.1.2 (a))

noise from engine,

Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,812 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 48,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 48,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 45,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 40,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 34,479 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 34,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,741 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,158 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 29,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 26,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 20,589 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 YZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

BV08 YZE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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