MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n\s corrosion round fuel cap
power steer pipe corrosion slight
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))
n\s corrosion round fuel cap
power steer pipe corrosion slight
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded n/s and front (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded n/s and front (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW08 BFL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BFL, 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 BFL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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