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AD08 BKU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,620 mi
Last recorded64,620 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,620 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unders side vehicle being under sealed

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler neck (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 64,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated cracked (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion petrol cap (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all wheel arches rusty

underside corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,994 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,943 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,942 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing Rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 39,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,208 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 20,208 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AD08 BKU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD08 BKU, 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 AD08 BKU registered?

AD08 BKU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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