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BW08 ATU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,903 mi
Last recorded57,903 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 ATU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 57,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Top mounts all around have play.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,406 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 54,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,217 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,242 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 42,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,855 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall 165/65 R 13

Fail 12 Jun 2017 35,855 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall 165/65 R 13

Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,040 miles

offside front tyre 0n 2.5 mil

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,038 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 23,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,086 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 16,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,411 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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BW08 ATU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BW08 ATU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW08 ATU registered?

BW08 ATU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is BW08 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 ATU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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