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BV08 ZFH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,548 mi
Last recorded86,548 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 86,548 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,320 miles

IMPACT DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LOWER SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

IMPACT DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LOWER SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,148 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 68,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,848 miles

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2017 55,848 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,473 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit on both edges

Fail 10 Jan 2015 41,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 41,906 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 28,282 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 28,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,129 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 15,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 3,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,215 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 ZFH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

BV08 ZFH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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