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BV08 ZDP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,565 mi
Last recorded54,565 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,212 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 40,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,230 miles

NSR and OSR tyres are cracking

OSF headlamp is full of water

Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,230 miles

NSR and OSR tyres are cracking

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF headlamp is full of water

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 27,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers head lamp is full of water but not affecting pattern

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,060 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)

drivers head lamp is full of water but not affecting pattern

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,386 miles

front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,078 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 ZDP 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 63.6%.

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 ZDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 ZDP registered?

BV08 ZDP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BV08 ZDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 ZDP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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