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BP08 YFH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,484 mi
Last recorded45,484 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 YFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 45,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,021 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 44,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill closure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,933 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2019 41,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2018 32,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,615 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 21,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,008 miles

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,735 miles

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,247 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 18,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,965 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth 2.5mm - 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,512 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 YFH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFH, 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 YFH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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