MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,655 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slightly corroded
wheel trims fitted
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slightly corroded
wheel trims fitted
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slightly corroded
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slightly corroded
wheel trims fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slightly corroded
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slightly corroded
wheel trims fitted
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
both front wishbone bushes split
both rear tyres side wall and tread cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front wishbone bushes split
both rear tyres side wall and tread cracked
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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FG08 BWM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BWM, 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 BWM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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