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BP57 TEO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,024 mi
Last recorded52,024 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 TEO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2025 52,024 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills. both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body has age related rust but not weak

Fail 28 Dec 2025 52,024 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills. both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body has age related rust but not weak

Pass 17 Jan 2025 51,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body has some age related rust at various places

Pass 13 Jan 2024 48,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2023 45,237 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s/ chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2023 45,237 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s/ chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 42,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 41,180 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2020 38,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor (chassis) very slightly corroded but not weak

Fail 12 Jan 2020 38,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor (chassis) very slightly corroded but not weak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 31,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 27,771 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 23,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 20,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 17,232 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 14,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 11,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 8,398 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 5,030 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 5,030 miles

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

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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BP57 TEO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP57 TEO, 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 BP57 TEO registered?

BP57 TEO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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