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BN08 VVB

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Panel around fuel filler cap. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 71,874 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front tyre tread depth at 3mm

Offside front tyre has area devoid of tread in inner edge.

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM INNER BEAD DISTORTED.

Tyre size for advisory.165/60/14

Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,741 miles

damage to o/s/f wheel rim on inner edges

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 32,241 miles

front brake discs are wearing thin

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes spliting

Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,933 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 VVB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 VVB registered?

BN08 VVB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is BN08 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 VVB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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