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BP08 DJD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,342 mi
Last recorded20,342 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 20,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front, offside rear sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 20,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 16,669 miles

EML is on

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear chassis corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 16,669 miles

EML is on

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 16,430 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 16,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 16,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 16,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 15,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 15,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 15,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2020 15,372 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing

under body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 14,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 14,956 miles

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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 14,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nsr/osr inner sills corroded

replacement rear view mirror fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 14,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nsr/osr inner sills corroded

replacement rear view mirror fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 14,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 14,323 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 13,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,843 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 11,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,030 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,497 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,803 miles

major oil leaks

no oil in engine

oil light on

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 DJD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DJD, 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 DJD registered?

BP08 DJD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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