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BT08 OAJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,479 mi
Last recorded64,479 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,479 miles

both sills front and rear suspension points o/s/f and n/s/f floors and rear beam all corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,569 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel filler area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 59,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel filler area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,523 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,497 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,497 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,595 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 37,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,546 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 30,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

BT08 OAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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