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BN08 XPF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,580 mi
Last recorded39,580 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 39,580 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 39,580 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 38,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension coil spring appears to not be seating correctly but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 38,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension coil spring appears to not be seating correctly but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 37,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill + chassie rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill + chassie rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 34,245 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 34,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,901 miles

Both front inner wheel wells are corroded.

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

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

Slight corrosion to floor pan and chassis legs, front.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 32,899 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and into the front of the wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front inner wheel wells are corroded.

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

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

Slight corrosion to floor pan and chassis legs, front.

Pass 24 Dec 2019 31,741 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 31,735 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 31,452 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,028 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 29,604 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch / fuel filler area signs of corrosion

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

Fail 24 Dec 2016 29,604 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch / fuel filler area signs of corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,284 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 28,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,988 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 21,588 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,588 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,587 miles

All Tyres Perished On Outer Walls

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,066 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 XPF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

BN08 XPF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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