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BT08 VYV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,722 mi
Last recorded64,722 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,722 miles

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 64,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,554 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 54,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,739 miles

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

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

Rear both o/s and n/s chassis rails are corroded

Rear both o/s and n/s shockers have travel

sills corroded both o/s and n/s, inner and outer

Pass 30 May 2017 44,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,796 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 25,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,094 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 VYV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

BT08 VYV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 VYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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