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BN08 OFC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,737 mi
Last recorded45,737 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 45,737 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,890 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 41,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,426 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 36,426 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box mounting bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 30,333 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 27,319 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords quite a deep cut in near side front tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to rear of off side and near side inner sill areas next to axle beam mountings

Pass 29 Apr 2019 21,022 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides but not collectedly holding child seats

Fail 29 Apr 2019 21,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides but not collectedly holding child seats

Pass 24 Feb 2018 14,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,414 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,347 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 11,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,211 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 10,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,711 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 OFC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN08 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

BN08 OFC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BN08 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 OFC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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