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BN58 AUK

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,453 mi
Last recorded60,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 AUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,339 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 59,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,500 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edge

Fail 26 Jul 2017 43,500 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking on edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 34,397 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 28,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel

rear brakes noisey

Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,620 miles

handbrake travel

rear brakes noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,640 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)

oil leak filter area

Fail 28 Nov 2013 23,640 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

front brake discs worn and lipped and pads wearing low

oil leak filter area

Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,778 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 18,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 13,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2011 13,532 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

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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BN58 AUK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN58 AUK, 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 BN58 AUK registered?

BN58 AUK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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