MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle/trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by flexi brake hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle/trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated intermittent (1.1.10 (f))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
under body surface rust
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
UNDER BODYSURFACE RUST
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Outer sill rusty
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Both inner front wheel arches quite rusty, also O/S floor to sill corroded but not significantly weakened.
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Front brake discs a little rusty.
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Reversin g light switch broken, gearbox leaking oil.
Slight dent to inside of O/S/F wheel.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BN08 TAV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.
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