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FM08 BRZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,993 mi
Last recorded119,993 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 BRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 119,993 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 109,260 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 109,260 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,637 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill/door pillar (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear body panel distorted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 98,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre sidewall to tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill/door pillar (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear body panel distorted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,816 miles

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

both rear tyres split

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 11 Jul 2013 44,816 miles

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

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

both rear tyres split

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,212 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,436 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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FM08 BRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM08 BRZ, 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 FM08 BRZ registered?

FM08 BRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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