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BP08 BVK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,965 mi
Last recorded72,965 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,957 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,949 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,808 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 65,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 59,843 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,214 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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BP08 BVK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BP08 BVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP08 BVK registered?

BP08 BVK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is BP08 BVK safe to buy?

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