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BV08 OTF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,032 mi
Last recorded65,032 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,032 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill/ Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill/ Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill/ Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill/ Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,655 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 41,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,892 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 25,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 17,206 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed and corroded and bottom of drivers door shut corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 15,524 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 15,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

slight cracking to both rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,694 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,264 miles

Offside rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm at it's lowest point

Both rear tyres have light cracking to tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has a tread depth of 3mm at it's lowest point

Nearside front tyre is worn along both edges and has light cracking to outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre is worn along both edges and has light cracking to outer sidewall

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

Scratches to drivers wing mirror glass not obscuring view

Fail 25 Jun 2015 12,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both rear tyres have light cracking to tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has a tread depth of 3mm at it's lowest point

Nearside front tyre is worn along both edges and has light cracking to outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm at it's lowest point

Offside rear tyre is worn along both edges and has light cracking to outer sidewall

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

Scratches to drivers wing mirror glass not obscuring view

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,940 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,168 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 OTF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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