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RA08 BVT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,328 mi
Last recorded68,328 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 BVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat tilt not working

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 68,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat tilt not working

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,465 miles

Offside Front seat tilt forward not working

Offside Front top suspension mount slight play

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 64,465 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front seat tilt forward not working

Offside Front top suspension mount slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat not going forward for rear passengers to get in

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat not going forward for rear passengers to get in

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

coolant leaking from expansion bottle

Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking from expansion bottle

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,863 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,341 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 36,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,212 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 30,176 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

unable to clearly see front brake pads due to wheel/caliper design

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,737 miles

Coolant leak

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

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 BVT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA08 BVT, 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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RA08 BVT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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