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BV08 ZFN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,026 mi
Last recorded35,026 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 35,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 34,321 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 34,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 33,882 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 33,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 32,833 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 32,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 31,510 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 31,510 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 30,163 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 30,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,550 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 29,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,034 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 27,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,651 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 24,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,983 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 21,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,501 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 16,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 13,282 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,524 miles

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

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

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 ZFN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

BV08 ZFN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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