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BT08 DVO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,617 mi
Last recorded40,617 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 DVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 40,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,992 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 35,955 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,979 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 33,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,621 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding where sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 31,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding where sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,640 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front and offside front inner individual sub frames, by securing bolts

Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,109 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2017 24,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 23,013 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer tread

Fail 24 May 2016 23,013 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 26 May 2015 21,572 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front suspension squeeking when bounced

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,040 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)

front suspension creeking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,623 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 26 May 2012 12,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 10,002 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 DVO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

BT08 DVO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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