CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL08 FPF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,260 mi
Last recorded39,260 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,260 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 39,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,126 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear lower bush (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 35,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear lower bush (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,410 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 28,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 25,505 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,601 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,660 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL08 FPF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL08 FPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL08 FPF?

You can check the full history of BL08 FPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL08 FPF registered?

BL08 FPF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is BL08 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 FPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL08 FPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL08 FPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.