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BN08 XPT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,249 mi
Last recorded86,249 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XPT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 86,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In Boot area, trumpet surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sills etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,457 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear section, O/s and N/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes some deterioration, but no exessive play

Rear slight lag in brake operation on a wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,567 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 66,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,862 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck, corrosion

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 57,862 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck, corrosion

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 55,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 55,284 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,756 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,756 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,065 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,839 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 XPT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

BN08 XPT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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