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BN08 PHO

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,745 mi
Last recorded60,745 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 PHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 60,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,270 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From power steering aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,270 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From power steering aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 54,711 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,171 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 54,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,882 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,812 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 47,809 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,607 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,599 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,370 miles

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

both side front wishbone rear bushs started to wear

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 PHO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

BN08 PHO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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