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BK08 POJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,831 mi
Last recorded80,831 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 POJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,831 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 80,821 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,532 miles

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim RECOMMEND ATTENTION (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENTION (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXEL BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENTION (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 59,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim RECOMMEND ATTENTION (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENTION (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXEL BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENTION (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,425 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,204 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outter sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,204 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill excessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outter sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 37,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,064 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 18,552 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hazard switch sticking ok at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,552 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazard switch sticking ok at time of test

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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BK08 POJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK08 POJ, 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 BK08 POJ registered?

BK08 POJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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