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BT08 DTY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,484 mi
Last recorded39,484 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 39,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 30,362 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 29,388 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 29,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 26,241 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 26,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 25,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking sidewall- tread area,would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 25,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall- tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking sidewall- tread area,would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 25,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 25,169 miles

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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 24,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 22,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 20,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Spare tyre defective tyre was flat

Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,047 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 19,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 17,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,025 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 10,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 8,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 6,057 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 DTY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT08 DTY, 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 BT08 DTY registered?

BT08 DTY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BT08 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 DTY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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