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BP08 YNB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,470 mi
Last recorded97,470 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 97,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 93,471 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 93,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,779 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 89,776 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,723 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,125 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 82,125 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,391 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (3.67mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (3.46mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 67,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (3.67mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (3.46mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 61,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,273 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,724 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine coolant hose rubbing on brake servo connecting rod

front brake discs slightly worn

hydraulic clutch fluid pipe leaking advise replacement

offside front tyre cracking

rear tyres surface cracking

windscreen has a large crack not in the perscribed area but is likely to spread advise replacement

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 YNB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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