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BL08 TLV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,439 mi
Last recorded44,439 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,439 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,510 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,226 miles

rear suspension creak

Fail 19 Jul 2019 43,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension creak

Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,572 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play in n s f macpherson strut top bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,615 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside strut top bearing noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,470 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 37,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,986 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads worn low

nearside front suspention arm front bush noisy in operation

Fail 18 Jul 2012 24,974 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads worn low

nearside front suspention arm front bush noisy in operation

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,070 miles

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

nearside front lower suspention arm noisy in operation

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 TLV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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