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BN08 XPM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,016 mi
Last recorded55,016 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 55,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure only suspended by one mount! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear boot floor sections heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 51,179 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 51,179 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor near sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill sections corroded full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section corroded full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 43,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,482 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle on inner wheel arches near coil springs (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective flat and split walls ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,190 miles

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides near axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,190 miles

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

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides near axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,978 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,211 miles

minor perishing to all 4 tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,876 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 XPM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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