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BD08 CLU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,501 mi
Last recorded52,501 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2022 52,501 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear inner sil corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,924 miles

Nearside floor corrosion

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

Offside sill corrosion

fuel tank corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2020 51,923 miles

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

Nearside floor corrosion

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

Offside sill corrosion

fuel tank corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,194 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer slight corrosion sill

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,653 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,909 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 38,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,758 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall(not to cords)

gearbox oil leak selector seal failed

Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,414 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage, no visible plies/cords

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2012 19,026 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 19,026 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 13,132 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 13,132 miles

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

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 CLU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

BD08 CLU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is BD08 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 CLU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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