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BN08 VVF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,048 mi
Last recorded46,048 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 46,048 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front floor/subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front inner arches/subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside beam axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,064 miles

Nearside sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front inner wheel arch/subframe mounting area (behind brake flexi hose) corroded

Offside Front lower suspention arm ball joint dust cover slightly split

Offside sill showing signs of corrosion

front floor pan areas oppersite front subframe mounting bolts showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust silence 1x metal hanger broken off exhaust silencer

Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,659 miles

front floor pan both sides corroded (by front subframe mounting bolts)

Fail 15 Jul 2020 44,659 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure floor holed due to corrosion with in 30cms of seat securing bolt (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch opposite brake pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front floor pan both sides corroded (by front subframe mounting bolts)

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,684 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose twisted slightly and close to wheel inner rim

Rear exhaust silencer 1x metal bracket broken off

Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,103 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked Perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,832 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyres Cracked/Perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,531 miles

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

slight play in ns and osf top strut mounts

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,572 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front brake pads worn

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,498 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 VVF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

BN08 VVF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is BN08 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 VVF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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