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BP08 DMF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,961 mi
Last recorded31,961 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 DMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,961 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 31,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 31,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2015 30,500 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 30,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,199 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 27,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,373 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 23,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,159 miles

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

small cut on nearside front tyre but not showing cord or ply

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 DMF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DMF, 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 DMF registered?

BP08 DMF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is BP08 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 DMF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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