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BP57 YCV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,766 mi
Last recorded43,766 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 43,766 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 40,319 miles

Offside front flexible brake hose close to the wheel rim

Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,270 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 37,270 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 34,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 31,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 18,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 12,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 6,407 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 2,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 2,704 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 2,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2013 2,477 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 2,139 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 1,645 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 YCV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

BP57 YCV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is BP57 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 YCV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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