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BL08 RYM

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,401 mi
Last recorded55,401 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 RYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 55,401 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 55,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 48,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 48,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 40,896 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 40,881 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis section to subframe marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 34,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 28,709 miles

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

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

advise steering tracking adjustment

Fail 14 Sep 2018 28,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise steering tracking adjustment

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,675 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,816 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 21,816 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose to track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,020 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 8,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,261 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 RYM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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