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BN08 PKY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,201 mi
Last recorded83,201 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,201 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint and rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

general underside and outer sill corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,529 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,368 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing, worn on inner edge slightly..

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 70,368 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing, worn on inner edge slightly..

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,580 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 56,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,384 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges still just legal

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,660 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

BN08 PKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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