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BP08 VGK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,828 mi
Last recorded55,828 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,828 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,337 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 54,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 51,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,503 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 46,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,339 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 39,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 32,124 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,731 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT. 165/60/14

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 VGK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

BP08 VGK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is BP08 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 VGK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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