MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
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
Nearside Front cracking in edge of tread 165/65/13
Nearside Rear cracking in edge of tread
spare tyre defective
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
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)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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