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BD08 RYJ

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,065 mi
Last recorded116,065 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 RYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Facing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Facing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,596 miles

Body corroded.

Main beam switch not returning correctly.

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

O/S/R top mount has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 108,549 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body corroded.

Main beam switch not returning correctly.

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

O/S/R top mount has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,821 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres perished

Fail 17 Jul 2015 79,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,637 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

axle bushes slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,987 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 RYJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc 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 RYJ, 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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BD08 RYJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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