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BV08 HPA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,363 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 76,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,917 miles

rear axle bushes worn

under side of car corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear axle bushes worn

under side of car corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,878 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 72,873 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,521 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,614 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 54,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,890 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,726 miles

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

offside front wishbone rear bush bonding seperating but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2013 42,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front wishbone rear bush bonding seperating but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,121 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 34,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 20,293 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 HPA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BV08 HPA, 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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BV08 HPA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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