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BW08 BCO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,465 mi
Last recorded38,465 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 BCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus not fitted in right way ( very close to heat shield ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rusty in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rusty in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rusty in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 38,459 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus not fitted in right way ( very close to heat shield ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rusty in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rusty in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rusty in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 36,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centr e joiunt (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 34,386 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s inner sills showing signs of corrosion

road wheel bolts incorrectly fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,013 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,162 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 26,162 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,275 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 23,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,440 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 20,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 17,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre scuffed on sidewall and wearing low on outer shoulder.

Nearside front brake hose adrift from mounting and wearing through. Advise not to drive untill replaced.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,606 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre outter wall slight cracks

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 BCO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BCO, 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 BCO registered?

BW08 BCO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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