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BL08 WLH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,472 mi
Last recorded36,472 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 WLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 36,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 36,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,400 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 33,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,804 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 29,804 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 27,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 27,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,104 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

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

Pass 9 May 2017 22,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,452 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 21,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 20,292 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,663 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 18,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 16,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 14,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 12,680 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 WLH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple 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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

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

Is BL08 WLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 WLH 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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