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BT08 YDU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,966 mi
Last recorded84,966 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 84,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 77,617 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 77,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 72,800 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 72,800 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 68,837 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,152 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,521 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 64,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 52,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant low

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bid (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,006 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bid (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

coolant low

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,077 miles

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

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

both rear tyres walls slight cracks

Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,513 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,677 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 YDU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

BT08 YDU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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