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BL08 TCY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,760 mi
Last recorded25,760 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 25,760 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2020 19,849 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 19,849 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 14,747 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 7,913 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 3,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 2,106 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking up on side wall

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking up on side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2015 2,089 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 1,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 1,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 1,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 1,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 849 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 TCY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

BL08 TCY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is BL08 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 TCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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