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BN08 WUD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,123 mi
Last recorded77,123 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 WUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,123 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,123 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 76,027 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 76,012 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 75,910 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf / osf brake discs inner surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,713 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

rear child seat fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

rear child seat fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 48,729 miles

cut to o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 4 Apr 2015 48,729 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

cut to o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,687 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,407 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 WUD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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