CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV08 HTU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,299 mi
Last recorded45,299 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 45,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 38,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 38,980 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,740 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 36,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,199 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 33,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 31,824 miles

Both rear tyres cracked along tread

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

Rear suspension arm bush's deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2019 31,824 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked along tread

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

Rear suspension arm bush's deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,868 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked along tread

Fail 21 Feb 2018 30,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked along tread

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,805 miles

Front brake only just met imbalance requirements 27%

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Inner edge badly scrubbed

Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking along edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking along edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking along edges

Fail 25 Feb 2016 28,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking along edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking along edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking along edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,007 miles

offside front lower arm bush deteriorated

offside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2015 27,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front lower arm bush deteriorated

offside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,762 miles

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

front brakes worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,974 miles

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 18,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV08 HTU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HTU, 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

How do I check the history of BV08 HTU?

You can check the full history of BV08 HTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV08 HTU registered?

BV08 HTU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 HTU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV08 HTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV08 HTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.