CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG08 BBL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,462 mi
Last recorded75,462 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2018 75,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,359 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2017 68,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor holed (5.2.6)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,142 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 61,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,474 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,147 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 53,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,619 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 46,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,228 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,465 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG08 BBL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG08 BBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG08 BBL?

You can check the full history of SG08 BBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG08 BBL registered?

SG08 BBL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is SG08 BBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 BBL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG08 BBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG08 BBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.