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FG08 BWL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,615 mi
Last recorded72,615 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2020 72,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in the area of nsr mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt anchorage area excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking from hose connected to master cylinder resovoir (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

hazard warning switch lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,173 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 67,173 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near axel bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near axel bracket (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,442 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 50,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,983 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front wishbone bushes starting to come unbonded

surface rust inner sills noted

Fail 20 Jul 2015 40,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front wishbone bushes starting to come unbonded

surface rust inner sills noted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,746 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,571 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 29,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,227 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,661 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 13,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 BWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 FG08 BWL, 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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FG08 BWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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