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PE08 BZW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,374 mi
Last recorded60,374 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 BZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 60,374 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear wing excessively corroded making filler neck insecure

Rear parking brake only just passed at 16% efficientcy advise brake check

Fail 8 Mar 2023 60,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear wing excessively corroded making filler neck insecure

Rear parking brake only just passed at 16% efficientcy advise brake check

Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,006 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,912 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,371 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 57,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,364 miles

Corrosion around fuel filler cap

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arch areas

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 25 Mar 2019 55,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion around fuel filler cap

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arch areas

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Missing exhaust mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills, (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, front inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

two broken exhaust mounts

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,611 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,879 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 47,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,509 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,291 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,974 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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PE08 BZW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

PE08 BZW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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