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CF08 BFZ

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 51,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

condensation in offside headlamp

offside front of bulkhead corroded

unable to assess repair fully as covered with underseal

Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,528 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle floor (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

condensation in offside headlamp

offside front of bulkhead corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 47,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,711 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 41,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 30,603 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2013 30,603 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 26,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,109 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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CF08 BFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CF08 BFZ, 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 CF08 BFZ registered?

CF08 BFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is CF08 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF08 BFZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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