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BP08 VEY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,280 mi
Last recorded79,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill Corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 79,280 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,957 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 12 Jul 2022 75,332 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 20 Jul 2021 64,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 41,861 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 41,154 miles

Front brake discs pitted or scored on the inner face's

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Dec 2018 41,154 miles

Front brake discs pitted or scored on the inner face's

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre pillar, door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis runner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre pillar / door shut (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis runner (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 39,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various splits around outer treads (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various splits around outer treads (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner & outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis runner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre pillar / door shut (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre has small splits around outer treads

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis runner (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,652 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,793 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,897 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 16,897 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VEY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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