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BT08 NYS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,970 mi
Last recorded66,970 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 NYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,970 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 66,964 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around fuel cap in wheel arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens is full of moisture affecting the beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener Accessory holder attached to windscreen within swept area of wiper blades ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener Accessory holder attached to windscreen within swept area of wiper blades ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,553 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,060 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,271 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 52,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 44,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 41,334 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 32,678 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 23,848 miles

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

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 NYS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 NYS registered?

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

Is BT08 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 NYS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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