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BT08 FTZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,893 mi
Last recorded68,893 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 68,893 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,397 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 63,393 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective PIPE SPLIT (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 60,903 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 60,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe FRONT mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various places corroded on floor and chassis sections

Pass 16 May 2018 58,769 miles

Offside & Nearside front subframe mountinig posts corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 58,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside & Nearside front subframe mountinig posts corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Attachment point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 55,730 miles

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Attachment point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Attachment point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,896 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,910 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 29,910 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 27,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 20,693 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 14,397 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 FTZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

BT08 FTZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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