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BT08 WBZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,732 mi
Last recorded97,732 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 WBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 97,732 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,049 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 97,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,410 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 96,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image showing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,440 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,242 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,845 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,994 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,349 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 32,609 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,609 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 WBZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

BT08 WBZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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