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BT08 EXE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,707 mi
Last recorded48,707 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 48,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,909 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,505 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,097 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 44,097 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 43,472 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 43,472 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 42,807 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 42,807 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 42,033 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 42,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 41,087 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 41,087 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 39,585 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking with age

Fail 23 May 2014 39,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyre sidewalls cracking with age

Pass 22 May 2013 38,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,541 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 EXE 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 66.7%.

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 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

BT08 EXE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is BT08 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 EXE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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