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BT08 LEU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,464 mi
Last recorded62,464 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 LEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 62,464 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength and rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,257 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 57,257 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 57,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

thermostat housing leaking coolant

Pass 11 May 2021 52,534 miles

both floors and sill ends corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 52,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both floors and sill ends corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 46,518 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 45,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,588 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish, advise

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,962 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 34,936 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users main beam stuck on, (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2015 29,365 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 23,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,416 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,311 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 LEU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

BT08 LEU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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