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AX08 BJY

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,133 mi
Last recorded68,133 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,133 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 68,099 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,999 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 67,984 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2014 62,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,148 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 54,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,323 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,219 miles

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

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

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 BJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJY, 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 BJY registered?

AX08 BJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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