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BW08 BGO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,045 mi
Last recorded63,045 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 BGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 63,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis near the rear axle bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded and brackets weak

Rear under body and cylls are badly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,435 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 59,435 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,970 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,443 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 50,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,797 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,051 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,458 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 31,458 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,842 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 23,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,377 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 BGO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BGO, 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 BGO registered?

BW08 BGO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is BW08 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 BGO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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