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BW08 AZL

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,832 mi
Last recorded30,832 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 AZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,832 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,181 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyre valve damaged

Corrosion both inner door sills

Nearside Front Tyre 3m - starting wear on edge - no cords

Nearside Rear Tyre slight misshapen

Offside Front Tyre 3m worn on edge - no cords - 165 65 R13

front chassis corrosion by front arms - Both

oil leak from filter

Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush unbonding (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,424 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,919 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 14,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,301 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2012 12,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,779 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 9,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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BW08 AZL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW08 AZL, 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 BW08 AZL registered?

BW08 AZL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is BW08 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 AZL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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