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BP08 JPU

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,863 mi
Last recorded38,863 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 JPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,863 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded front & o-s-r (2.4.C.1b)

rear under + rear inner wheel arch has under seal on it

under body surface rust

Fail 2 Apr 2018 38,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch next to fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill next to door opening (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,629 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 34,629 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,383 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 32,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,679 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 25,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,718 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 21,718 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 JPU, 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 JPU registered?

BP08 JPU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is BP08 JPU safe to buy?

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