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BL08 GYB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,868 mi
Last recorded44,868 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 44,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 38,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 31,734 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 31,734 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 25,005 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 24,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, close to axlebeam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits all around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank corroded

Fuel vapours can be smelt, no obvious source

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axlebeam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axlebeam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 24,401 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive close to NSF subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - close to axlebeam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 23,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive close to NSF subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - close to axlebeam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,158 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 22,631 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,059 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly corroded (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 22,059 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement has restricted movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light inop (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,007 miles

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

Offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,240 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 GYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GYB, 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 BL08 GYB registered?

BL08 GYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 GYB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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