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BV08 HWL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,491 mi
Last recorded36,491 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 36,491 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Hubs Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Filler Neck Starting To Corrode

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Tank Starting To Corrode

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 35,843 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 35,301 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 35,296 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 34,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 33,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 33,115 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 32,542 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 31,891 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 31,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 31,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 30,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 28,824 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,237 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 19,525 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 May 2011 19,525 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 HWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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