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DG08 BZJ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,016 mi
Last recorded47,016 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,016 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 47,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer/ under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing carrier /secured

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,445 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 43,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time of test not below (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer lower sill(s (6.1.B.2)

battery loose

both rear tyres aged yr2008--9yrs old

both rear tyres cracking/splitting or perishing

slight judder or smearing on front wiper(s

uneven wear on tread of front tyre(s

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,678 miles

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

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

both front wipers torn at tips

both rear tyres aged(yr2008

both rear tyres cracking/splitting or perishing

slight smearing or judder on front wiper(s

Fail 26 Aug 2016 36,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front wipers torn at tips

both rear tyres aged(yr2008

both rear tyres cracking/splitting or perishing

slight smearing or judder on front wiper(s

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres aged (yr2008)

both rear tyres cracking/splitting or perishing

uneven wear on inner tread of offside front tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are cracked/perished slightly

coolant level is low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,206 miles

both rear tyres are cracked/perished slightly

coolant level is low

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,194 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 27,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,990 miles

Advise both front brake discs are heavily pitted/corroded and are scored on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,710 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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DG08 BZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG08 BZJ, 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 DG08 BZJ registered?

DG08 BZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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