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PE08 BZV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,703 mi
Last recorded104,703 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 BZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 104,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

exhaust heatshield starting to become detached

fuel filler flap corroded around it

surface corrosion all underneath of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 91,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen cracked along wipers

Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen cracked along wipers

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,325 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

window screen cracked not in drivers view

Fail 16 Feb 2016 72,325 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

both wipers kept hitting each other on sweep

window screen cracked not in drivers view

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush has separated from arm but secure by bolt

Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,116 miles

Crack in bottom of nearside windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,116 miles

Crack in bottom of nearside windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,798 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,682 miles

n/s lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

top shock mounts have slight play

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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PE08 BZV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PE08 BZV, 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 PE08 BZV registered?

PE08 BZV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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