MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
all tyres wearing/starting to get lower on edges
both front inner wings/wheelboxes,subframe mountings,inner+outer sills,floors,rear wheelboxes etc showing corrosion/corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
all tyres wearing/starting to get lower on edges
both front inner wings/wheelboxes,subframe mountings,inner+outer sills,floors,rear wheelboxes etc showing corrosion/corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear axle bushes deteriorated/deteriorated on limit
front wheelboxes,subframe,sills,floor+rear suspension mountings/wheels boxes etc showing corrosion/corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelbox (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear axle bushes deteriorated/deteriorated on limit
front wheelboxes,subframe,sills,floor+rear suspension mountings/wheels boxes etc showing corrosion/corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front subframe mountings,rear suspension mountings corroded/corroded on limit
rear axle bushes deteriorated
wheelboxes,sills,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front wipers split
front subframe mountings,rear suspension mountings corroded/corroded on limit
pas feels slightly heavy
rear axle bushes deteriorated
slight engine mis-fire
wheelboxes,sills,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded
both front lower wishbone bushes deteriorated
engine management light on
slight corrosion showing various places
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing low
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit(delaminated) (2.4.G.2)
engine manangement light on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit(delaminated) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine manangement light on
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WALL
SPARE TYRE HAS CRACKING ON OUTSIDE WALL.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside rear tyre has cracking in inside and offside wall
Oil leak
Spare tyre has cracking in outside wall
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW08 BAO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BAO, 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 BAO registered?
BW08 BAO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2008.
Is BW08 BAO safe to buy?
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