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BT08 OBF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,694 mi
Last recorded97,694 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 97,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 89,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 80,552 miles

battery is insecure but is not likely to fall of its tray

damage nsr panel

surface corrosion inner and outer sills boxed chassis inner arch areas floor pan etc

Fail 5 May 2017 30,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area where chalked (5.2.6)

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

battery is insecure but is not likely to fall of its tray

damage nsr panel

surface corrosion inner and outer sills boxed chassis inner arch areas floor pan etc

Pass 18 May 2016 77,012 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 76,213 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 76,213 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,209 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,433 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 41,357 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

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 OBF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

BT08 OBF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 July 2008.

Is BT08 OBF safe to buy?

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