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BT08 EXH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,885 mi
Last recorded57,885 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 57,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,691 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,420 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 51,420 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly wornon inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on engine

Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,472 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 33,968 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,306 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Nov 2014 28,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2013 21,040 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 15,134 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 15,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 11,418 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 EXH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

BT08 EXH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BT08 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 EXH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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