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BV08 OTA

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,998 mi
Last recorded34,998 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 34,998 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S FRONT SUSPENSION BED MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S REAR CHASSIS NEAR AXLE MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective REAR MOUNTING DETACHED FROM CHASSIS WHICH HAS RUSTED THROUGH (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT INNER WINGS AROUND CHASSIS RUSTY

POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTY

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 34,239 miles

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH REAR INNER SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,361 miles

SURFACE CORROSION, FRONT BED AREA,BULKHEAD BELOW BRAKE SERVO, CHASSIS & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,463 miles

CORROSION FRONT BED MOUTINGS

Fail 19 Jun 2018 31,454 miles

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

CORROSION FRONT BED MOUTINGS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,965 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONES, REARMOST BUSHES DETERIORATED

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BED MOUNTING AREA

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,253 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONES, REARMOST BUSHES DETERIORATED

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BED MOUNTING AREA

Fail 14 Jun 2016 28,239 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONES, REARMOST BUSHES DETERIORATED

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BED MOUNTING AREA

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,160 miles

Corrosion front suspension bed mounting area

Front suspension, both lower wishbones, rear most bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,439 miles

Front suspenion,both lower wishbones, rear most bushes starting to split.

Surface corrosion, front bed mountings

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,577 miles

O/S front suspension, lower wishbone, rearmost bush starting to split

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,422 miles

Drivers side front brake discs surface rust on inner face.

Drivers side front suspension, lower wishbone, rear most bush staring to split

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S front brake disc, inner face rusty, may be due to sticking brake pad or caliper

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 OTA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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