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OY08 BZC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,155 mi
Last recorded109,155 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 BZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 109,155 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 109,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 102,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,151 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 97,151 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,647 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 90,467 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,569 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 49,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,956 miles

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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OY08 BZC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 OY08 BZC, 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 OY08 BZC registered?

OY08 BZC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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