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BL08 GXV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,506 mi
Last recorded74,506 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,506 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 74,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in perished sections (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in perished sections (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,686 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

corosion to underbody

nsr/osr tyres perished

Fail 10 Feb 2017 71,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

corosion to underbody

nsr/osr tyres perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,326 miles

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

exhaust bk box hanger broken

osf tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 68,326 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust bk box hanger broken

osf tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,566 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,074 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

nearside front tyre wearing very inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

nearside front tyre wearing very inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,559 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 26,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,686 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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BL08 GXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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