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BN08 LPF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,966 mi
Last recorded64,966 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 LPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 64,966 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 64,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 54,975 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 40,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides clips missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 WORN (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear TYRES BOTH CRACKS

Fail 20 Apr 2018 33,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 WORN (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAK G/BOX REVERSE SWITCH

Rear TYRES BOTH CRACKS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 26,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,005 miles

Offside Front Lower arm bush just splitting n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2016 20,005 miles

Offside Front Lower arm bush just splitting n/s door mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,964 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 9,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,532 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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BN08 LPF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BN08 LPF, 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 BN08 LPF registered?

BN08 LPF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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