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BT08 OAU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,306 mi
Last recorded76,306 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Chassis legs corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper slightly loose

Fail 28 Sep 2020 76,302 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Chassis legs corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,200 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front chassic both sides starting to corrode

off side front brake disc inner face corroded

rear bumper loose

starter motor wiring not fitted correctly

Fail 16 Oct 2019 74,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front chassic both sides starting to corrode

off side front brake disc inner face corroded

off side sill starting to corrode

rear bumper loose

starter motor wiring not fitted correctly

Pass 18 Oct 2018 69,561 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,267 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 68,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 55,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,516 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,178 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 42,178 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside & offside front btyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012 37,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,214 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 32,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,430 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 OAU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

BT08 OAU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is BT08 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 OAU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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