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BW08 BEO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,034 mi
Last recorded63,034 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,034 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe mount to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 61,238 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front subframe mount to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe mount to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 55,403 miles

Both front chassis legs corroding and both rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,146 miles

Catalytic converter heat shield insecure

Fuel filter casing slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front, front mounts close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,118 miles

corrosion to underside of car and components

Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,984 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 51,949 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,344 miles

slight corrosion to inner door sill not excessive

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2018 50,344 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight corrosion to inner door sill not excessive

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,948 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 38,832 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Pass 2 Jan 2016 33,800 miles

engine check light on.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,377 miles

rear tyres aged

Fail 19 Dec 2014 31,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres aged

Pass 26 Oct 2013 30,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,503 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 BEO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple 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 BEO, 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 BEO registered?

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

Is BW08 BEO safe to buy?

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