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BP08 KTV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,244 mi
Last recorded36,244 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 KTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and subframe member (mounting to front chassis leg) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member (sear subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel arch corroded but more than 300mm away from the shock absorber mountings

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and subframe member (mounting to front chassis leg) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member (sear subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 36,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and subframe member (mounting to front chassis leg) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member (sear subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel arch corroded but more than 300mm away from the shock absorber mountings

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and subframe member (mounting to front chassis leg) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member (sear subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Worn on inner edge 165/65r13

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,984 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside floor - front footwells, front subframe mountings, o/s/r by bumper support brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,314 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,054 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,628 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 16,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,674 miles

O/S/R/WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,677 miles

O/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS A SLIGHT ROUGHNESS

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 KTV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

BP08 KTV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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