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BP08 BWL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,743 mi
Last recorded56,743 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,045 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch feed pipe damp

Fail 19 Aug 2014 36,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracked / perished

clutch feed pipe damp

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres badley cracked on sidewalls

Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres badley cracked on sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,785 miles

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

both front tyre treads getting low

front wipers smeary

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 BWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP08 BWL, 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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BP08 BWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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