MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Intermediate exhaust heatshielding insecure, fouling pipework - retained satisfactorily during inspection by alternate means
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer REAR mounting bracket broken away from welded joint
Intermediate exhaust heatshielding insecure, fouling pipework - retained satisfactorily during inspection by alternate means
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Misaligned bulb in holder (4.1.2 (c))
Rear exhaust silencer REAR mounting bracket broken away from welded joint
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel hose insecure Fuel filter/inlet hose (by fuel tank) not secured - risk of fouling/chaffing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/lower wheel arch (behind finisher trim) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet broken (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ENGINE OVERHEATING DURING INSPECTION - ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION - NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTING TESTING PROCEDURE
Intermediate exhaust heatshielding insecure, fouling pipework - retained satisfactorily during inspection using alternate means.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch - not considered structurally weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer REAR mounting bracket broken away from welded joint
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP08 BYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BYT, 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 BYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.
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