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BT08 DMO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 DMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,509 miles

offside rear tyre heavily splitting

play in both rear strut top mounts

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,067 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel corroded and holed outside of 30 cms

Fail 9 Apr 2019 69,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch two areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside/nearside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wheel corroded and holed outside of 30 cms

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

some slight corrosion in areas

Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

some slight corrosion in areas

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,732 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,564 miles

Rear inner sills slightly corroded offside/nearside

Fail 6 Apr 2016 59,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear inner sills slightly corroded offside/nearside

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,781 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 51,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 45,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,993 miles

n/s/f tyre slight deteriation

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,779 miles

slight damage to tyre sidewall o/s/f

Pass 16 May 2011 25,839 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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BT08 DMO 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 BT08 DMO, 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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BT08 DMO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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