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BV08 NLT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,564 mi
Last recorded69,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,564 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,967 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 64,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,339 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 64,337 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s A panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 61,754 miles

front number plate deterioated

surface corrosion around filler cap

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,341 miles

surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills

Fail 25 Jul 2017 54,341 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear sill damage

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,151 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,826 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 NLT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

BV08 NLT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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