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FG08 BWY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,618 mi
Last recorded47,618 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,817 miles

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

exhaust system rusty throughout

surface corrosion along both inner and outer sills

Fail 29 Mar 2018 45,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level getting close to minimum

exhaust system rusty throughout

surface corrosion along both inner and outer sills

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system rusty

light corrosion on both outer sills & inner sills at rear

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2016 39,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,952 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,009 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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FG08 BWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG08 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

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

Is FG08 BWY safe to buy?

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