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BV08 HYG

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,310 mi
Last recorded57,310 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 55,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 22% N/S slow (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner and outer surfaces poor-scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section holed(small) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 55,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 22% N/S slow (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner and outer surfaces poor-scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section holed(small) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,389 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 53,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 50,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,964 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,058 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 HYG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HYG, 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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What year was BV08 HYG registered?

BV08 HYG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 HYG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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