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BD08 HKO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,764 mi
Last recorded89,764 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,764 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 89,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,098 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper rubber perishing

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

clutch hydraulic pipe leaking from join on resevoir

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,828 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,224 miles

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

rear tyre walls starting to crack both sides

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,737 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,866 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,781 miles

front discs poor

Fail 1 Apr 2011 28,781 miles

front discs poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HKO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

BD08 HKO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is BD08 HKO safe to buy?

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