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RA08 BPV

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,923 mi
Last recorded59,923 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 BPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 59,923 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to split/de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 59,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes starting to split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on edges both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floors starting to corrode near front subframe fixing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,802 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,203 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 57,471 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,645 miles

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

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

general under side corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,421 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,374 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,540 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly debonding

Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,261 miles

both lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,933 miles

Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,933 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,598 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,598 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,871 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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,672 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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RA08 BPV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RA08 BPV, 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 RA08 BPV registered?

RA08 BPV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is RA08 BPV safe to buy?

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