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BN08 PLF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,258 mi
Last recorded91,258 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 PLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2019 91,258 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,280 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure.

both door mirrors cracked.

both front floor sections corroded, weak.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

slight play in top front suspension mounts.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 89,279 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure.

both door mirrors cracked.

both front floor sections corroded, weak.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

slight play in top front suspension mounts.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster faulty. off scale. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. behind trailing arm bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both door mirrors cracked.

both front floor sections corroded. weak.

slight play in both front upper suspension mounts.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 82,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,936 miles

Coolant staining around water housing above gearbox

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 75,936 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle tyre (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant staining around water housing above gearbox

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,619 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 68,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PLF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 PLF, 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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BN08 PLF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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