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BW08 AWG

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,094 mi
Last recorded43,094 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 AWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 43,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 41,531 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 41,531 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,589 miles

under side slight rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2022 40,581 miles

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

under side slight rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 38,951 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 38,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,929 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 35,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension bed corroded

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

Offside Front suspension bed corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,665 miles

o/s/f o/s/r & n/s/r tyres badly cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,945 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 AWG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BW08 AWG, 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 BW08 AWG registered?

BW08 AWG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is BW08 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 AWG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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