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BF08 SYT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,935 mi
Last recorded39,935 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 SYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,935 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 39,935 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60 r 14 75h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 38,677 miles

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

Outer n/s o/s Sills Corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 38,671 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Outer n/s o/s Sills Corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 37,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 36,228 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 36,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,980 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,184 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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BF08 SYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 SYT, 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 BF08 SYT registered?

BF08 SYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is BF08 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 SYT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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