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BT08 FCO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,825 mi
Last recorded35,825 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,825 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 28,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,627 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 FCO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

BT08 FCO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BT08 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 FCO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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