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BT08 NTY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,906 mi
Last recorded65,906 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 NTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,906 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,291 miles

General corrosion

Rear Two tyres perished

Fail 2 Dec 2019 62,291 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Two tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2018 59,476 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 59,476 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,089 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 56,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 54,684 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 54,684 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake performance not tested hose damaged / leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 22,071 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 22,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 NTY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NTY, 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 NTY registered?

BT08 NTY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is BT08 NTY safe to buy?

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