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BP08 BYB

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,291 mi
Last recorded39,291 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 39,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

front sub frame mounts corroded

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,730 miles

engine oil leak

front inner wheel arches corroded

front sub frame mounts slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear axle mounts slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 39,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine oil leak

front inner wheel arches corroded

front sub frame mounts slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear axle mounts slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,171 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Jul 2021 37,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view curved crack approx 20 cm long (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play both rear axle bushes

some corrosion starting in engine offside of bay under power steering reservoir

Fail 26 Jul 2021 37,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure end mounting rubber has pulled out of corroded chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view curved crack approx 20 cm long (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe mounting bracket corroded

slight play both rear axle bushes

some corrosion starting in engine offside of bay under power steering reservoir

Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,030 miles

Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front rear wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2019 36,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,280 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 33,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,713 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,381 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,685 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

The rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,056 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 25,053 miles

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

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 BYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BYB, 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 BYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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