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OY08 BHK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,102 mi
Last recorded94,102 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 BHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023 94,102 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front headlight condensated internally

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

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

Offside Front head light becoming opaque

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

Offside Rear wheel arch, corroded/holed

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

Rear tailgate/boot corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner boot door corroded,holed, inner side

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 92,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mounting prescribed area excessive corroded and holed also inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mounting prescribed area excessive corroded and holed also inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

NSR, NSF, OSR wheel arch heavily corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner boot door corroded,holed, inner side

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, inner face most (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner both front to rear inner sill has surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges, perished, also has small cut, but no cord/ply showing. 165/65/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear boot door corroded inner side OS

Fail 29 Nov 2021 90,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, inner face most (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner both front to rear inner sill has surface corrosion

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

Offside Front front bumper /wheel arch loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges, perished, also has small cut, but no cord/ply showing. 165/65/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear boot door corroded inner side OS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front bumper/wheel arch loose

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

brake fluid warning lamp on

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front bumper/wheel arch loose

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

brake fluid warning lamp on

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 80,975 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/DoorShut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,927 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,704 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 66,704 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,996 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and perishing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Oil leak.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,579 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,783 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,242 miles

metal brake pipe engine bay n/s/f green protective coating deteriorated (suspect by brake fluid ?) was there a leak at some time?, no leak evident at time of test with brake pedal held down under pressure.

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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OY08 BHK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OY08 BHK, 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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OY08 BHK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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