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AV08 BXC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,765 mi
Last recorded56,765 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 56,765 miles

nearside front chassis / inner arch corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 56,763 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/ sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front chassis / inner arch corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,061 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 56,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 2 Jan 2018 53,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,717 miles

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

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

under neith of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2017 47,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split

under neith of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2016 40,086 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 40,086 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 32,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 32,177 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel arch cover loose

Pass 11 Jan 2014 26,002 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,913 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 12,937 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 12,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 6,753 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 BXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AV08 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

AV08 BXC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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