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BN08 OFB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,868 mi
Last recorded55,868 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GENERALLY CORRODED underneath - offside front floor to sill, both front chassis rails, offside door step by the 'B' pillar, offside rear sill closing panel,both rear inner sills, nearside outer sill (front and center), both door steps

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dampness inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GENERALLY CORRODED - offside front floor to sill, both front chassis rails, offside door step by the 'B' pillar, offside rear sill closing panel,both rear inner sills, nearside outer sill (front and center), both door steps

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail - in the wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dampness inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill - by the axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 51,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by the nearside axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail - in wheel housing - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak expansion tank empty ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GENERALLY CORRODED - offside front floor to sill, both front chassis rails, offside door step by the 'B' pillar, offside rear sill closing panel,both rear inner sills, nearside outer sill (front and center), both door steps

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail - in the wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill - by the axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both centre sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,099 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both centre sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp lens damp

Fail 2 Apr 2019 46,098 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both centre sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,431 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails - by wheel housing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills / closing panels (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlamp damp

Fail 14 Mar 2018 40,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails - by wheel housing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills / closing panels (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlamp damp

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 17,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,145 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 13,145 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm

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 OFB 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 70.6%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

BN08 OFB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 OFB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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