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BV08 RKE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 RKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,024 miles

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

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2024 72,024 miles

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 64,681 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 64,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush bonding seperation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted very close to inner wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced eccessive corrosion to n/s outer sill area at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,086 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 51,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,725 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,102 miles

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,328 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,111 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,754 miles

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 31,664 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,072 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 27,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,848 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 RKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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