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BP08 NHH

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,861 mi
Last recorded101,861 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 NHH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 101,861 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg @ front subframe, rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg @ front subframe, rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 97,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength siil/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch-plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg @ front subframe, rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg @ front subframe, rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 89,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,897 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,348 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 84,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,493 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,741 miles

Front Advise coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 24 Mar 2016 70,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Advise coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,905 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,891 miles

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 NHH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green 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 NHH, 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 NHH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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