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BV08 ZCA

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,766 mi
Last recorded67,766 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,766 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion around fuel cap / filler area

Fail 3 Mar 2021 67,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill into wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a structural location

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

antifreeze reservoir empty

corrosion around fuel cap / filler area

Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,951 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion inner sill

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

Offside Rear Inner corrosion inner sill

Fail 19 Feb 2020 63,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion inner sill

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

Offside Rear Inner corrosion inner sill

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,672 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Expired tax disc and holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 58,630 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Expired tax disc and holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,113 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,286 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,403 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,362 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 ZCA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

BV08 ZCA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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