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BF08 XWL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,146 mi
Last recorded49,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 49,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside and sills showing corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,819 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 39,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 37,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,395 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 35,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,527 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 33,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,453 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking advise replace

Fail 16 Aug 2016 32,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking advise replace

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,710 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 31,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,486 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 31,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,207 miles

Nearside front suspension arm rear wishbone bush seperating but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside front tyre showing wear on inside part of tread

Offside front tyre showing wear on inside part of tread

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,106 miles

n/s/f lower arm suspension bush starting to lift.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,663 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 18,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,910 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 XWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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