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BN08 VXB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,407 mi
Last recorded56,407 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 56,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 51,866 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 51,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 46,941 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 46,941 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both sides inner drop sillz (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 43,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 40,095 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 40,095 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Near side &off side (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,624 miles

Advise slight rust to both rear inner lower sills.

Nearside Front Upper Advise slight play in top strut mounts.

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

Offside Front Upper Slight play in top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 35,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise slight rust to both rear inner lower sills.

Nearside Front Upper Advise slight play in top strut mounts.

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

Offside Front Upper Slight play in top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides suspension top mounts slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2018 26,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 20,568 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,796 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 16,085 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 12,554 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 8,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,651 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 VXB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

BN08 VXB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BN08 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 VXB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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