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BT08 EPA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,493 mi
Last recorded62,493 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 62,493 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2023 62,493 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 57,149 miles

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

Under Vehicle corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2022 57,149 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Under Vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure (sills) repair covered in under-seal

Fail 9 Nov 2021 46,224 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,203 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 41,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring is rubbing on tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure hanger not attatched to rotted chassis (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section shock absorber prescribed area rotted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,612 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 36,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 34,584 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around lower arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around lower arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 32,371 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 29,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 26,296 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 16 May 2012 23,288 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,402 miles

front disc lipped

Fail 21 Jun 2011 20,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front disc lipped

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 EPA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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