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BV08 ZDS

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,155 mi
Last recorded45,155 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZDS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 45,155 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both sides inner wheel arches behind shock absorbers/brake flexi hoses corroded

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

Offside Front floor next to subframe corroded

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle / swing beam bushes area/housings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective bald / reinforcement exposed ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,946 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded behind brake flexi hose

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush splitting / parting from metal collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded behind brake flexi hose

Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective bald / reinforcement showing ()

Pass 26 Aug 2023 44,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush worn/parting from metal collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer 1x metal hanger/mounting broken off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front inner wheel arches behind brake pipes/flexi hoses corroded both sides

Spare tyre defective bald/exposing cords ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush worn/parting from metal collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner wheelm arches behind brake pipes/flexi hoses corroded(both sides)

Spare tyre defective bald/exposing cords ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,140 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 44,140 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,724 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 43,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,062 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 42,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

drivers door dont lock

Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,968 miles

Nearside Front cracking in edge of tread 165/65/13

Nearside Rear cracking in edge of tread

spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Mar 2016 38,925 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty on all the time (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front cracking in edge of tread 165/65/13

Nearside Rear cracking in edge of tread

spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,840 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 37,840 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,196 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,446 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 29,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 22,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,351 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 ZDS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

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

Is BV08 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 ZDS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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