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BJ58 YNY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,398 mi
Last recorded112,398 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,545 miles

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

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

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2019 107,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,381 miles

All tyres perished

Fuel filter corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres perished

Fuel filter corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant reservoir empty

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate damaged

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2016 102,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter body corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside registration plate lamp loose

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,989 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BJ58 YNY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ58 YNY, 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 BJ58 YNY registered?

BJ58 YNY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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