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BP08 CHK

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,628 mi
Last recorded104,628 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 CHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 104,628 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 104,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 2 x inner sills 2 x front floors (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 102,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper loose

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 102,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper loose

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 99,907 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,886 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,769 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,414 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 80,414 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 66,818 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,848 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,800 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 35,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,790 miles

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

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 CHK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CHK, 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 CHK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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