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DG08 BZN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,102 mi
Last recorded82,102 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 BZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 82,102 miles

both sides sills and flours rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 73,867 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 73,548 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 73,548 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,959 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 71,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,197 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 65,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,687 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 57,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) hitting against wheel (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

coolant leak from temperature switch

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 50,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,528 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,487 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 36,931 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare wheel/tyre deflated.

tyre wear indicates tracking adjustment may be needed.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,931 miles

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

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

spare wheel/tyre deflated.

tyre wear indicates tracking adjustment may be needed.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,241 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,864 miles

spare wheel/tyre deflated

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 BZN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BZN, 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 BZN registered?

DG08 BZN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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