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FM08 BPX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,688 mi
Last recorded89,688 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 BPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 89,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Reading 0.57% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Reading 0.41% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet release lever interior missing, but cable still present.

Brake fluid dirty, in reservoir.

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner PAS Pipework corroded badly.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn, on outer edge, close to exposing ply/cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and upper subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and upper, bad, just legal for this MOT. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH beam axle mounting points corroded, O/S is bad, just legal.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,777 miles

Brake fluid dirty on reservoir

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beside axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beneath blistered paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beside axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,285 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 86,285 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,032 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT SUPPORT BRACKETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 85,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH TO CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT SUPPORT BRACKETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,699 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,696 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,787 miles

coolant slightly low.n/s/head light slightly dameged

r/axel bushes poor condition.o/s/r/tyre inner edge slightly low

Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,787 miles

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

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

coolant slightly low.n/s/head light slightly dameged

r/axel bushes poor condition.o/s/r/tyre inner edge slightly low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,442 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,836 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,331 miles

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

slight wear to both front tyre edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,648 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,752 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 26,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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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FM08 BPX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 FM08 BPX, 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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FM08 BPX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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