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BP08 CFV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 CFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,955 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 75,955 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,485 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,518 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 43,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,498 miles

offside rear tyre perishing.

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid reservoir level on minimum - fluid appears to be weeping from the clutch master cylinder feed pipe.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,005 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe, nearside and offside. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 36,005 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe, nearside and offside. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 32,810 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,099 miles

vehicle shows signs of being stood/ surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,638 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 CFV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CFV, 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 BP08 CFV registered?

BP08 CFV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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