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BP57 YCG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,720 mi
Last recorded68,720 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 68,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

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

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Fail 26 May 2020 68,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

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

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

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Fail 17 Mar 2020 68,368 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central Outer Sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Bumper Mounting Damaged But Bumper Not Likely To Become Detached.

VEHICLE INTERIOR IS FILTHY

Pass 23 Feb 2019 64,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 64,199 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,157 miles

corrosion to n/s inner sill but not holed

Fail 16 Jan 2018 55,157 miles

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

corrosion to n/s inner sill but not holed

Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,306 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,239 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 47,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,503 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,502 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)

both rear tyre's perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,456 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,667 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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BP57 YCG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP57 YCG, 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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BP57 YCG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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