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FG08 BWW

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,262 mi
Last recorded69,262 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion front of rear wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion in wheel arch by subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear of vehicle has corrosion.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,381 miles

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear beam front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of vehicle has corrosion.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 64,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner lip has damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front chassis legs have corrosion, in wheel arches.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Thermostat housing leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip has damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear beam front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket has snapped off.

Rear of vehicle has corrosion.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,266 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 61,246 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,221 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 61,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,363 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake back plates rusty

Rear panel rusty

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills.floors and O/S/F door shut (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors and inner wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills/ chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor by seat mount and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch by fuel filler neck (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor by seat mount (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake back plates rusty

Rear panel rusty

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills.floors and O/S/F door shut (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors and inner wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills/ chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,074 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,566 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,418 miles

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

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

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

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 BWW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc 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 BWW, 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 BWW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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