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BV08 RFO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,721 mi
Last recorded57,721 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 RFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 57,721 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 56,247 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,793 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 52,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,965 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 47,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,236 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 44,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by fuel filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all body (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 43,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,053 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,702 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,065 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,182 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 RFO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc 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 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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