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BN08 MFA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,879 mi
Last recorded87,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 MFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,879 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion and fuel cap and fuel cap housing

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,079 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 84,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,168 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,720 miles

O/S/R tyre close to limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,671 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/R tyre close to limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,613 miles

O/S/R tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2017 66,613 miles

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

O/S/R tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,891 miles

Slight scratch on windscreen

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F and O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 62,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight scratch on windscreen

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F and O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,497 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 46,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,411 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 MFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN08 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

BN08 MFA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is BN08 MFA safe to buy?

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