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FL08 BVO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,869 mi
Last recorded93,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 BVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 93,869 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above exhaust silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,358 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,506 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 86,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,957 miles

Sat nav holder fitted to n/s of screen

Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,952 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel corroded. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre outer sill panel corroded. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inside edge and cracking across tread face. (4.1.E.1)

Sat nav holder fitted to n/s of screen

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,679 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 72,679 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,315 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 57,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,669 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,535 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 40,527 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres quite badly perished

nearside tyre bald inner edge and low outer

offside front tyre low inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres quite badly perished

nearside tyre bald inner edge and low outer

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,925 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 BVO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BVO, 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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FL08 BVO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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