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BT08 ELO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,030 mi
Last recorded61,030 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ELO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 61,030 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 58,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,834 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,961 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 50,905 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to underbody components / panels

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,421 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 41,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,820 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 May 2011 22,834 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 ELO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

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

Is BT08 ELO safe to buy?

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