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BF08 VMX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

30,687 mi
Last recorded30,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 30,687 miles

bulkhead area under bonnet rusting

several areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

Fail 28 Jun 2023 30,683 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side floor to sill area rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bulkhead area under bonnet rusting

exhaust blowing slightly

several areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,875 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 23,873 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Bulkhead slight corroded

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front floor areas slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 22,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 22,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 22,271 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 22,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 20,831 miles

front disc and pads

near side front chassis leg front subframe mount slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 19,951 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 19,951 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,046 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,907 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 17,907 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,651 miles

Both rear tyres have splits and cuts on outer tread edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,859 miles

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

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

front washer working but only just providing sufficient liquid.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,006 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc's heavily worn & pitted

light cracking in n/s/f & o/s/f tyre treads

Fail 18 Mar 2011 12,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front brake disc's heavily worn & pitted

light cracking in n/s/f & o/s/f tyre treads

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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BF08 VMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF08 VMX, 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 BF08 VMX registered?

BF08 VMX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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