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BL08 FTU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,321 mi
Last recorded58,321 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 58,321 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 58,301 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,533 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 52,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,799 miles

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 44,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing stud damaged (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 38,980 miles

both front tyres are worn badly on the inner edges and are close to the legal limit

n/s main beam low

slight grab and imbalance to the front brakes when the foot brake is applied

some corrosion and wear to the front brake discs

some damage to the n/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 10 May 2016 38,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are worn badly on the inner edges and are close to the legal limit

n/s main beam low

slight grab and imbalance to the front brakes when the foot brake is applied

some corrosion and wear to the front brake discs

some damage to the n/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 8 May 2015 35,357 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre(pressure low)

Pass 8 May 2015 35,357 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre(pressure low)

Pass 16 May 2014 33,327 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,852 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 28,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,138 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,048 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 19,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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BL08 FTU 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 63.2%.

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 BL08 FTU, 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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BL08 FTU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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