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BF08 XNY

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,430 mi
Last recorded52,430 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,430 miles

Both front inner wing areas corroding slightly

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Both inner and outer sill areas corroding slightly

Front floor areas corroding slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,633 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel corroding slightly at rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake cable slightly loose at retainer clip

exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,076 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,426 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fuel cap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,054 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 33,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,073 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 XNY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF08 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

BF08 XNY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is BF08 XNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 XNY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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