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BP57 YJE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,905 mi
Last recorded71,905 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 71,905 miles

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre VERY BADLY worn on inner edge and very close to going through to the cords. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted twisted and chaffed by wheel (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre VERY BADLY worn on inner edge and very close to going through to the cords. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,038 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 56,016 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 75H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 75H (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Under radiator (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,712 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,759 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,346 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,283 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 YJE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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