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BF08 XDP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,413 mi
Last recorded72,413 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,413 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 72,403 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outersill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresh air items (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around fuel cap

Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 57,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear sills and o/s front sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres showing signs of tread cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2016 53,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheels has 1 nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear sills and o/s front sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres showing signs of tread cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,837 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,242 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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,516 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,383 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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BF08 XDP 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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

BF08 XDP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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