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FG08 BWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,075 mi
Last recorded86,075 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 86,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill middle and rear . chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush ( axle bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter ( fuel cap area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front . chalked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion exhaust mounting rear . nothing left (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush ( axle bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above light cluster (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

add on light wiring tied to wishbones under car .

Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,597 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,527 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,652 miles

brake ferrules starting to rust

front discs worn

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

fuel tank/fuel filter corroding

inner sills/underbody corroding

o/s front ferrule slightly bent

pas pipes corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,440 miles

fuel tank rusty

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

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,440 miles

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

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filter rusty

fuel tank rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,258 miles

fuel tank/filter corroding

pas pipes rusty

underbody rust needs addressing

wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,004 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 46,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,206 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both rear tyres starting to perish on side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,138 miles

engine management light on

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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FG08 BWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG08 BWJ, 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 FG08 BWJ registered?

FG08 BWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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