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BV08 YZJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 71,689 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside/nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Feb 2018 71,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed [Tread] (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside/nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,180 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 63,180 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks in tread no cords showing

Rear no plate slightly damaged still visable

Fail 9 Feb 2016 56,178 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks in tread no cords showing

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

Rear no plate slightly damaged still visable

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,058 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 10 Feb 2014 43,757 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,922 miles

Rear number plate starting to crack.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,790 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 YZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

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

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