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BD08 CKP

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

65,203 mi
Last recorded65,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 65,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,659 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 60,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,047 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF (2.4.A.3)

Temp repair to rear exhaust mount

Vehicle underside coated with rustproofing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 58,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

under side corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,508 miles

Offside Front floor corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2016 57,504 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front floor corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,780 miles

both outer sills rusty

fuel tank rusty

rear exhaust mount very rusty

spare wheel very rusty

under side rusty

water in o/s head lamp

Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

both outer sills rusty

fuel tank rusty

rear exhaust mount very rusty

spare wheel very rusty

under side rusty

water in o/s head lamp

Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,720 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,304 miles

Corrosion to underside.

Damage to front nearside wheel rim.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 44,304 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Corrosion to underside.

Damage to front nearside wheel rim.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,275 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,039 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,039 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,404 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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BD08 CKP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BD08 CKP, 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 BD08 CKP registered?

BD08 CKP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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