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BW08 AZR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 AZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2018 96,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,995 miles

all brake hose ferrules badly corroded

in general underside very corroded throughout

Fail 23 Aug 2017 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame mounting towers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame mounting tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

all brake hose ferrules badly corroded

in general underside very corroded throughout

o/s/r inner wheel arch (bumper mounting) corroded and holed

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,806 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 86,804 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,324 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,275 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 34,270 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,125 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHLTY WORN BUT NOT SMOOTH AT TIME OF TEST

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,913 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

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 AZR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BW08 AZR, 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 AZR registered?

BW08 AZR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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