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BN08 UKW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,162 mi
Last recorded104,162 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,614 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

General underside corrosion, heavy in places

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill is corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 95,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

General underside corrosion, heavy in places

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill is corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,948 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 84,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,582 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 79,582 miles

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

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

Offside front unevenly worn and has a cut

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,875 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,875 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,040 miles

Heat shield come adrift from catalyst converter

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Mar 2014 57,040 miles

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

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

Heat shield come adrift from catalyst converter

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

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

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,248 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 UKW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

BN08 UKW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is BN08 UKW safe to buy?

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