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BV08 HLW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,703 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 83,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 83,091 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 83,091 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,395 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,309 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,309 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,215 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 30,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,315 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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BV08 HLW 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 68.8%.

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 BV08 HLW, 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 BV08 HLW registered?

BV08 HLW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is BV08 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 HLW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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