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BW08 BAO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 BAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,475 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 84,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 75,687 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,828 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 68,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,479 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes deteriorated

engine management light on

slight corrosion showing various places

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit(delaminated) (2.4.G.2)

engine manangement light on

Fail 11 Aug 2015 45,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,691 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WALL

SPARE TYRE HAS CRACKING ON OUTSIDE WALL.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 30,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,292 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 10 Aug 2011 17,172 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 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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BW08 BAO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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