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BT08 LFF

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,252 mi
Last recorded33,252 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 LFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 33,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 32,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 32,271 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,864 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 31,373 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 31,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 31,108 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both lower suspension arms mounting bushes moved n/s arm scrapping subframe (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres bald on the inner edge spreading to the middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,484 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 30,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 30,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,433 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 29,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,203 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 28,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,022 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 7 Jun 2012 17,217 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,802 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 LFF is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

BT08 LFF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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