MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under Vehicle corrosion
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
front disc lipped
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BT08 EPA registered?
BT08 EPA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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