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LJ09 BHA

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,145 mi
Last recorded55,145 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 BHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,145 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rusted away (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rusted away (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre tread depth low on the edges

Offside Rear cracks on inside of tyre ( age deterioration)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,781 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,106 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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LJ09 BHA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LJ09 BHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ09 BHA registered?

LJ09 BHA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LJ09 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 BHA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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