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BF58 EAJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,982 mi
Last recorded60,982 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear nsr and osr sill repair been undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,851 miles

Nearside sill repairs covered in underseal

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 11 Jun 2021 48,850 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 3 Jun 2020 45,567 miles

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

Surface corrosion nearside innersill

Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,577 miles

Fuel hose corroded Outer casing of fuel filter getting corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 37,577 miles

Fuel hose corroded Outer casing of fuel filter getting corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,218 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,758 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,017 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,789 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 19,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 10,415 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 4,584 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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BF58 EAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF58 EAJ, 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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BF58 EAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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