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BV08 HTL

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,413 mi
Last recorded42,413 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,413 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight condensation offside front headlamp

Fail 29 Mar 2017 42,405 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight condensation offside front headlamp

Pass 2 Apr 2016 39,134 miles

front discs slightly worn / corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres cracking in treads and sidewalls

Fail 13 Mar 2015 34,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

both rear tyres cracking round outer edges

exhaust rusted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,417 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

both rear tyres cracking round outer edges

exhaust rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,766 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,476 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside wiper smearing slightly

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 14 Jan 2012 19,517 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,428 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 HTL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 HTL registered?

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

Is BV08 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 HTL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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