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BK08 HCN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,543 mi
Last recorded35,543 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 35,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s and n/s front chassis have slight corrossion

Fail 12 Nov 2019 35,459 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ floor drivers seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake disc badly corroded and worn

N/S/R & O/S/R Axle bushes perished and worn

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake operation down on performance

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,789 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 30,365 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,610 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,834 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,233 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers noisy in operation

g/box mounting starting to de/bond

rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,238 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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BK08 HCN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK08 HCN, 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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BK08 HCN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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