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BT08 EPK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,882 mi
Last recorded78,882 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 EPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 78,845 miles

Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both sides, wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal within 30 cm from mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,712 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shock absorber top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 74,710 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shock absorber top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,283 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear underbody cover in rust

Pass 27 Jun 2020 67,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage/ suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage/ suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,193 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 56,202 miles

corrosion to prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,670 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 51,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 45,628 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,628 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,253 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 33,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,414 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 26,408 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,759 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 19,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EPK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EPK, 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 EPK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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