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AV08 BXB

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,612 mi
Last recorded58,612 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 58,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 58,608 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 49,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge, outer sidewall damaged. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 43,059 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 43,059 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,945 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 34,853 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box, metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Boot floor/lip excessively corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 34,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 32,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 31,863 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 31,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,539 miles

Front brake discs, inner surfaces are corroded

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

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

Offside Outer sill is slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 28,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, inner surfaces slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 27,583 miles

Front brake discs, inner surfaces are corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,149 miles

Front brake discs, inner surfaces have corrosion

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2015 26,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid pipe, clip loose (3.6.A.1)

Front brake discs, inner surfaces have corrosion

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 24,602 miles

rear tyres have cracks and splits

Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,324 miles

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,534 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,048 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,843 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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AV08 BXB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV08 BXB, 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 AV08 BXB registered?

AV08 BXB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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