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BV08 UUR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,445 mi
Last recorded62,445 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UUR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 62,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 55,653 miles

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 48,751 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,223 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 42,222 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 38,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 30,356 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 30,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,603 miles

Slight perishing on o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,120 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 18,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 15,614 miles

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

Small bulge in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

o/s/f tyre is perishing.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 13,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 9,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side front tyre wall damaged

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 UUR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

BV08 UUR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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