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BD08 CLX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,393 mi
Last recorded33,393 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,246 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,467 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 24,467 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,019 miles

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

parking brake just about met minimum requirment

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,605 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 9,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 7,554 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,612 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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BD08 CLX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD08 CLX, 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

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What year was BD08 CLX registered?

BD08 CLX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BD08 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 CLX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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