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BV08 USN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 USN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,630 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 73,613 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,437 miles

underbody corosion

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,679 miles

body work around fuel filler is corroded and holed.

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2023 66,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body work around fuel filler is corroded and holed.

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,154 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 60,154 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,338 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S and O/S rear Inner sills but is acceptable

Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,972 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 47,971 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 46,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 44,693 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 44,609 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 41,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 37,691 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 36,448 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 34,661 miles

slight movement in front seats

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,655 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,073 miles

Front brake pads over half worn

rear registration plate damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,794 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 USN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

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

Is BV08 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 USN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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