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OY08 BZD

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,514 mi
Last recorded66,514 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 BZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 66,514 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both sills corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clear screen ok (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to bodywork and underside

Fail 7 Oct 2022 64,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clear screen ok (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to bodywork and underside

Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap area rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Leak From Front To Centre Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 53,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Body Area (Close to sub-frame mount bracket area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Body (Close to sub-frame mount bracket area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Gear box oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,902 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,452 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 50,452 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filter corroded recommend replacement

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,274 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bush deteriortaed (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bush deteriortaed (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed

Fail 30 Aug 2017 47,274 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bush deteriortaed (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bush deteriortaed (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed

Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,228 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 9 Jun 2014 32,566 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,566 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,062 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 15,277 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,277 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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OY08 BZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BZD, 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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OY08 BZD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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