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BV08 RHA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,128 mi
Last recorded78,128 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 RHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,786 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Rear floor-pan and under-sills have surface corrosion.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 75,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Rear floor-pan and under-sills have surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,318 miles

Both rear floors corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside front tyre poor on outer edge

Nearside front wheel damaged on inner lip

Nearside headlight beam poor pattern

Nearside headlight has condensation

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Slight play in both front roll bar bushes

front number plate poor

Fail 4 Mar 2016 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear floors corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside front tyre poor on outer edge

Nearside front wheel damaged on inner lip

Nearside headlight beam poor pattern

Nearside headlight has condensation

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Slight play in both front roll bar bushes

front number plate poor

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,292 miles

n/s/f wheel rim bent on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slight perishing in tread

Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,292 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wheel rim bent on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slight perishing in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,333 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,067 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/r tyre nailed and perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,544 miles

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

front screen cracked around rear view mirror

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 RHA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RHA, 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 RHA registered?

BV08 RHA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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