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BF08 XAT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,175 mi
Last recorded84,175 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XAT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,009 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,443 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,282 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 67,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,654 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,324 miles

ADVISE TRACKING OF STEERING.Front tyres very worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,324 miles

ADVISE TRACKING OF STEERING.Front tyres very worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,136 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)

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 XAT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

BF08 XAT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is BF08 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 XAT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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