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BP08 YMR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 81,082 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box mounting chassis very corroded which rubber mounting sits in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat floor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub-frame back mounting floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by front sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis after axle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and back of sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat floor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by sub-frame front mounting all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by front sub-frame back mounting in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis by brake flexy mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and back of sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by front flexy mounting and behind wing liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracking a lot in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms front bushes split a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor chassis very corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inside boot offside strut top chassis corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,510 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

N/S/Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 77,510 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir heavily damaged brake servo pipe (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

N/S/Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,313 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,293 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,745 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,632 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,432 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 41,432 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,410 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 27,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

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

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 YMR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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