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BK08 NXX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 88,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower floor surface slight corroded.

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

Offside Front Lower floor surface slight corroded.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,962 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 76,948 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 67,758 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,735 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe or abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front floor corrosion

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

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

Offside Front floor corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,676 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))

corrosion to nearside plus offside front floors

Fail 20 Mar 2019 62,674 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

corrosion to nearside plus offside front floors

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,414 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 54,414 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,071 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 49,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished between tread blocks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front accident repair work

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front accident repair work

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,178 miles

sign of accident damage offside front

Fail 18 Mar 2014 34,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

sign of accident damage offside front

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,614 miles

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

offside front outer wall

Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside front outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,282 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 13,280 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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BK08 NXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BK08 NXX, 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 BK08 NXX registered?

BK08 NXX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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