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FL08 BTV

2008 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,986 mi
Last recorded38,986 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 BTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,986 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f floor pan as slight corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2018 38,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f floor pan as slight corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2017 34,523 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge 165/65/13 77t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion light corrosion on front chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 30,071 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge 165/65/13 77t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion light corrosion on front chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,222 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jan 2015 26,222 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,391 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 22,391 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All of the tyres are badly cracked around the sidewalls due to old age!!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 17,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2012 13,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 7,179 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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FL08 BTV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL08 BTV, 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 FL08 BTV registered?

FL08 BTV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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