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RO08 BCX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,086 mi
Last recorded55,086 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 BCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,086 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,464 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 49,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 49,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush spilt but no play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg/ rear exhaust fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2021 44,344 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off chassis. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 44,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off chassis. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting bracket badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 35,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 33,087 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 30,588 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 27,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,189 miles

light corrosion on exhaust system.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,244 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,468 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to limit on outer edge

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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RO08 BCX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO08 BCX, 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 RO08 BCX registered?

RO08 BCX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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