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BF08 XVW

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,700 mi
Last recorded53,700 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025 53,700 miles

BOTH OUTERSILLS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL N/S/ O/S/

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 17 Aug 2025 53,700 miles

BOTH OUTERSILLS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL N/S/ O/S/

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2024 50,847 miles

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,572 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 37,587 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 36,089 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 33,898 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,854 miles

both rear tyres walls cracking badly poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2018 32,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

both rear tyres walls cracking badly poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,179 miles

Nearside Front wall light damage

Rear both light cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2017 32,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,414 miles

Rear both light cracking tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,121 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,654 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 21,813 miles

both rear sidewalls cracking slightly

front wipers split on n/s/f wiper

n/s/f mirror glass broken

slight knocking on steering

slight play in o/s/f track arm

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,145 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 18,145 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,473 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 XVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

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

Is BF08 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 XVW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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