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EN08 BZF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,445 mi
Last recorded65,445 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 65,442 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,444 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

tracking may need attention

Fail 27 Sep 2019 62,444 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

tracking may need attention

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,294 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,096 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 52,096 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,581 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,814 miles

Fuel filler aperture corroded(not within a prescribed area)

Nearside front suspension arm rearward rubber bush bonding starting to breakaway

Offside front suspension arm rearward rubber bush bonding starting to breakaway

offside rear passenger seat back rest does not lock

Fail 4 Sep 2014 36,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler aperture corroded(not within a prescribed area)

Nearside front suspension arm rearward rubber bush bonding starting to breakaway

Offside front suspension arm rearward rubber bush bonding starting to breakaway

offside rear passenger seat back rest does not lock

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,272 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 24,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 19,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 19,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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 BZF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

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

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