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BT08 YBP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

84,426 mi
Last recorded84,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 84,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,086 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to lense not showing white light

Fail 7 Jun 2018 75,086 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight damage to lense not showing white light

Offside Rear slight damage to inside wheel rim

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,748 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread bald on inner edges

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked but not showing a white light

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

Offside Rear bald on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2017 74,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around front of rear axle support mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around front of rear axle mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread bald on inner edges

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked but not showing a white light

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

Offside Rear bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,126 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 73,126 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked.

Nearside Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 66,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,350 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 56,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

coolant on minimum

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant on minimum

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,542 miles

1l of 5w30 oil added

front brake discs are badly worn and pads look very low

Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,542 miles

1l of 5w30 oil added

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

front brake discs are badly worn and pads look very low

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,286 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre cracking on outside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,286 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre cracking on outside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,213 miles

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads look low

Fail 29 Jun 2011 30,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads look low

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 YBP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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