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BP08 KPJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,092 mi
Last recorded93,092 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 93,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member by lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan both n/s and o/s under seats also o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR MOUNTINGS AND FLOOR CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING AREAS AND FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,603 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 85,602 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

non obligatory mirror missing.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 81,060 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,698 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,015 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 71,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 60,915 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Servo brake pipe slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2015 60,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Servo brake pipe slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,162 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 38,162 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 29,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,567 miles

offside front tyre on limit

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 KPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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