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BN08 YWK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,188 mi
Last recorded76,188 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,188 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 76,025 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 69,533 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 69,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 65,460 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both Inner mudgaurds and end of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 65,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both Inner mudgaurds and end of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge has abnormal wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and Inner mudgaurd /chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 53,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 49,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 46,048 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 46,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,528 miles

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded

surface corrosion on fuel filter housing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 43,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded

surface corrosion on fuel filter housing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,130 miles

N\S\F inner cv gaiter weeping not split or damaged

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 42,125 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

N\S\F inner cv gaiter weeping not split or damaged

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

coolant level low

gearbox wet with oil

n/s/f inner cv boot wet with grease

o/s/f headlamp condensated

steering rack wet with grease

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

coolant level low

gearbox wet with oil

n/s/f inner cv boot wet with grease

o/s/f headlamp condensated

steering rack wet with grease

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,817 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,817 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,065 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 YWK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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