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EN08 BZE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,424 mi
Last recorded73,424 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner wishbone bushes deteriorating

coolant leak - thermostat area

corrosion patch to o/s outer sill

corrosion patch to o/s/r upper shock mounting area - inside the boot

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it and cuts to the tread area

o/s/r tyre has cracking to the tread area

oil leaks - oil filter and rear of engine

Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner wishbone bushes deteriorating

coolant leak - thermostat area

corrosion patch to o/s outer sill

corrosion patch to o/s/r upper shock mounting area - inside the boot

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it and cuts to the tread area

o/s/r tyre has cracking to the tread area

oil leaks - oil filter and rear of engine

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,314 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,219 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,222 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 46,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise sliver of metal in tyre tread off side rear

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,902 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 33,901 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,910 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 31,910 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,854 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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EN08 BZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EN08 BZE, 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 EN08 BZE registered?

EN08 BZE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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