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BP08 YGC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,596 mi
Last recorded76,596 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 YGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,596 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,046 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 67,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,748 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 61,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,238 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 55,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,040 miles

Nearside Rear side wall of tyre perished slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,726 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,282 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,831 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 YGC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

BP08 YGC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is BP08 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 YGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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