MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalk marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler neck heavily corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalk marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front middle exhaust hanger broken
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Radio code 5069
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Radio code 5069
park brake has little reserve travel
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on tyre, left hand lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible cracked / faded / rusty screw distorting letter (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
park brake has little reserve travel
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring broken hanging below mount near tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside headlight has condensation in
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside headlight has condensation in
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD08 DHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?
BD08 DHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is BD08 DHJ safe to buy?
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