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BW08 AYS

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,284 mi
Last recorded31,284 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 AYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 31,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 26,938 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 26,150 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 25,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 24,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 22,762 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,609 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,727 miles

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Pass 22 Jul 2013 13,279 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,788 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 AYS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?

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

Is BW08 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 AYS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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