CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL08 FRR

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,670 mi
Last recorded51,670 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above 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 FRR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 51,670 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 51,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 49,212 miles

CORROSION TO FLOOR, INNER AND OUTER SILLS,FRONT INNER ARCHES AND REAR INNER ARCHES

HEADLAMPS HAVE MOISTURE BUT NOT EFFECTING AIM

PLAY IN FRONT D BUSHES

Fail 26 Nov 2024 49,212 miles

CORROSION TO FLOOR, INNER AND OUTER SILLS,FRONT INNER ARCHES AND REAR INNER ARCHES

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

HEADLAMPS HAVE MOISTURE BUT NOT EFFECTING AIM

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

PLAY IN FRONT D BUSHES

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 44,651 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 44,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 41,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 35,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,974 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 30,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 23,903 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 21,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 20,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,106 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,639 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 15,639 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 14,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,604 miles

wipers poor

Pass 3 May 2012 10,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,357 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
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 FRR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL08 FRR, 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 FRR?

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

What year was BL08 FRR registered?

BL08 FRR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is BL08 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 FRR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL08 FRR 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 FRR. 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.