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OV08 BKO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2023 94,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rusty on outer wing around filler cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch ( seatbelt and suspension mountings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded by fuel filler neck

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear o/s chassis and rear boot panel corroded

fuel tank rusting

Fail 23 Jun 2022 84,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around brake pedal mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded by fuel filler neck

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear o/s chassis and rear boot panel corroded

fuel tank rusting

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,085 miles

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

Offside Outer sill rusted but not holded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,497 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 39,266 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,288 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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OV08 BKO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OV08 BKO, 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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OV08 BKO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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