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BT08 ENE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ENE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2022 86,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both mounting bushes on arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear mounting bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,001 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,593 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 75,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,728 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,183 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 61,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,429 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,141 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 5 Jan 2015 35,210 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,138 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,146 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,832 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 11,897 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 ENE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ENE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 ENE registered?

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

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