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BT08 EOM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,115 mi
Last recorded88,115 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 EOM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2023 88,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear quater panal body corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,545 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,834 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,988 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 65,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,004 miles

Nearside Front passenger front seat back locking device defective (only 1 of 2 locks engaging)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers seat back locking device defective (only 1 of 2 locks engaging)

Offside Front tyre has damage present on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underbody corrosion present on vehicle (various locations)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 60,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp misted with condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front passenger front seat back locking device defective (only 1 of 2 locks engaging)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers seat back locking device defective (only 1 of 2 locks engaging)

Offside Front tyre has damage present on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underbody corrosion present on vehicle (various locations)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,282 miles

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

Nearside Front seat 1 of 2 seat back locking devices inoperative

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 56,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front seat 1 of 2 seat back locking devices inoperative

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspect wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,091 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 53,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,290 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 47,290 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 25,198 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2011 19,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 EOM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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