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BF58 ABK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,149 mi
Last recorded80,149 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ABK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,149 miles

Offside outer sill coroding not weaknd

Fail 16 Nov 2018 86,140 miles

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

Offside outer sill coroding not weaknd

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and have slight play

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 3 Mar 2017 65,474 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower wheel arch marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and have slight play

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,371 miles

Both rear axle main bushes have moderate play/wear

Surface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Surface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,442 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Offside wiper starting to split

Rear tyres heavily perished

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Surface corrosion to offside rear floor

Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,432 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Offside wiper starting to split

Rear tyres heavily perished

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Surface corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,625 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Surface corrosion under center of car under rear seat area

Fail 19 Feb 2014 47,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Surface corrosion under center of car under rear seat area

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,451 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,296 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,296 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,395 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 24,395 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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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BF58 ABK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BF58 ABK, 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 BF58 ABK registered?

BF58 ABK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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