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BV08 HWG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,214 mi
Last recorded43,214 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 43,214 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner turrets & chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills & chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 43,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner turrets & chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door shut & floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills & chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 35,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank corroded (at upper / rear)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill / door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut tower / front chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill /door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut tower / front chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (front inner sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades streaky

Fail 21 May 2024 35,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank corroded (at upper / rear)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill / door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut tower / front chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill /door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut tower / front chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (front inner sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades streaky

Pass 23 May 2023 33,272 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 33,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2022 30,955 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 29,613 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 26,662 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 24,265 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 5 Nov 2018 20,514 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 18,708 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 18,704 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 18,215 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,260 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 11,003 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 HWG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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