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BV08 UGT

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,413 mi
Last recorded85,413 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UGT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around fuel filler flap

Fail 26 Sep 2020 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 1 May 2019 74,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 74,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Scraping noise when wheel rotated

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 60,237 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 60,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,162 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,569 miles

N/S/F wheel buckled

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F wheel buckled

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 29,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,224 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 UGT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

BV08 UGT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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