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BL08 XAS

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,445 mi
Last recorded41,445 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XAS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,251 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 38,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,249 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 36,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 29,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 17,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wiper blades smearing windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 17,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 6,837 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 6,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XAS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey 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 BL08 XAS, 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 BL08 XAS registered?

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

Is BL08 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 XAS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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