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BV08 ORH

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,362 mi
Last recorded83,362 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ORH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,324 miles

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

advice vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,413 miles

Offside Rear sill and chassis corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,742 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 76,311 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,741 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON

Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,664 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,322 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 52,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 42,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 29 Jun 2013 42,574 miles

offside wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

Fail 30 Jun 2012 34,759 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,759 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,907 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

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 ORH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey 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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

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

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