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BP08 NGV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,760 mi
Last recorded49,760 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 49,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch , sill section and chassis at mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section and floor corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch , sill section and chassis at mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of wheel arch inner , bumper bracket fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 45,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch back next to bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 40,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear inner arch bumper mounting point (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s rear inner sill section / inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 40,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor section corroded next to sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear inner arch bumper mounting point (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s rear inner sill section / inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,111 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 36,111 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,537 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2019 33,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2018 29,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 22,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,823 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,042 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 16,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 13,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,080 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,376 miles

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

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 NGV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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