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BL08 WNR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 WNR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 86,491 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,510 miles

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2021 73,557 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,517 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 17 Oct 2020 67,864 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rims both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2019 59,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,286 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,478 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,017 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,421 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,292 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 15,291 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,424 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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BL08 WNR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BL08 WNR, 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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BL08 WNR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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