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BT08 UXD

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,243 mi
Last recorded54,243 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,243 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside sills corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 54,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside manifold retaining bracket fractured slightly and corroded

nearside and offside sills starting to corrode

oil filter corroded through outer layer

signs of anti-freeze seepage around thermostat housing

Fail 20 Jun 2016 46,425 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall, 165/65R13 77T (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside manifold retaining bracket fractured slightly and corroded

nearside and offside sills starting to corrode

oil filter corroded through outer layer

signs of anti-freeze seepage around thermostat housing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,261 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 41,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,832 miles

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 36,832 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,575 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,446 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,445 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 20,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UXD is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UXD, 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 UXD registered?

BT08 UXD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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