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BV58 ZBG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,923 mi
Last recorded65,923 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 ZBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 65,923 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 May 2019 65,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 May 2018 59,700 miles

underseal applied to vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 56,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,175 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Front both top suspension mountings slightly noisy / stiff but not excessivesly

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

engine management light on

hazard warning lights switch light inop

slight corrosion under vehicle and to sill not yet to excess

Fail 26 Oct 2016 49,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' excessive amount of hangers on mirror obscuring view of road (8.3.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Front both top suspension mountings slightly noisy / stiff but not excessivesly

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

engine management light on

hazard warning lights switch light inop

slight corrosion under vehicle and to sill not yet to excess

Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond slightly ...no excess play as yet (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front water ingress into headlight

retested under contingency test rules ref number 81E01F96 (13:25)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 42,994 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond slightly ...no excess play as yet (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front water ingress into headlight

Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,575 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 32,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,378 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2012 28,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,063 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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BV58 ZBG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV58 ZBG, 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 BV58 ZBG registered?

BV58 ZBG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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