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BN08 OJA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,058 mi
Last recorded49,058 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 OJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,058 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 37,214 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2017 37,214 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 31,189 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 31,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to fuel filler and turret (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 27,795 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,238 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 20,837 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 20,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 18,258 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 18,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,693 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 OJA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 OJA registered?

BN08 OJA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is BN08 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 OJA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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