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AX08 BGK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,462 mi
Last recorded45,462 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 45,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 43,901 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 43,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 38,435 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 38,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 34,599 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner sill corroded

both outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 34,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner sill corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,783 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 29,781 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 29,738 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 29,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 29,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 29,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 29,007 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 27,539 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 26,156 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,636 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 24,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,216 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 24,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 23,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 18,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 14,319 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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AX08 BGK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX08 BGK, 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 AX08 BGK registered?

AX08 BGK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AX08 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 BGK shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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