MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe 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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to side walls and tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak engine area and coolant level low ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear handbrake cables heavily corroded
Spare tyre defective ()
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to nearside front and offside front subframe mounting points
nearside front and offside front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both rear tyres tread cracking
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both rear tyres cracking between tread and outer sidewall
fuel filter corroded
nearside front wheel damaged slightly on inside bead
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV08 OJC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 OJC, 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 OJC registered?
BV08 OJC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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