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HT08 BGV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,355 mi
Last recorded77,355 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 BGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,355 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 71,496 miles

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

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

both outter sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2022 65,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2021 57,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 46,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges and deteriorated

corrosion at nearside outer sill and offside floor

Pass 10 May 2019 31,930 miles

both rear sections of outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside front floor and chassis sections corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 31,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear sections of outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads worn close to limit and discs heavily worn

offside front floor and chassis sections corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 24,968 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 24,968 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres heavily perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 20,634 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 May 2016 17,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,525 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on o/s/r side sill

surface corrosion on both front chassis rails

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 13,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,764 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 11,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,746 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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HT08 BGV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HT08 BGV, 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 HT08 BGV registered?

HT08 BGV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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