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BN08 YOF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,672 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,525 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside+offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + heavily perished/cracking (175/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle (2.3.3b)

eml illuminated

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind rear axel (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside+offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + heavily perished/cracking (175/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle (2.3.3b)

eml illuminated

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,394 miles

Both rear inner body sills corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil filter has mist of oil

Engine warning light on during test

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer

Power steering reservoir area has mist of oil

Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,394 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear inner body sills corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil filter has mist of oil

Engine warning light on during test

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer

Power steering reservoir area has mist of oil

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,771 miles

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

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

oil leak gearbox side

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,607 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 47,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,227 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 19 Sep 2011 28,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,157 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)

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 YOF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

BN08 YOF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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