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BF08 XOA

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,379 mi
Last recorded39,379 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 39,379 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 39,379 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,564 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 26 Jan 2022 36,564 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,498 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 32,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 30,633 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 30,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,275 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 28,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,636 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 22,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,579 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 16,507 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 16,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,328 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,606 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 XOA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XOA, 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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BF08 XOA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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