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BT08 YFN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,578 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,124 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2021 81,124 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sills, Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,158 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 79,158 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,648 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 68,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,675 miles

front down pipe exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2018 60,675 miles

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

front down pipe exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,176 miles

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

front exhaust very corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,830 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre perished has small cuts in tread 165/65/13

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,410 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 38,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,121 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,121 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

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 YFN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

BT08 YFN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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