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BP08 DOH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,329 mi
Last recorded64,329 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 DOH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 57,180 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,782 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 49,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 41,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 33,234 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 33,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,129 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 29,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure it's that badly cracked the rubber is parting age 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 24,075 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 22,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 21,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 20,462 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 19,058 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 19,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 17,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,749 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,651 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 13,651 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 DOH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DOH, 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 DOH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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