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BN58 BAV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,668 mi
Last recorded21,668 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 BAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 21,668 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 21,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 17,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 12,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 7,970 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 4,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 441 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 15,904 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arms rear bushes are coming unbonded but at the time of test no play was present

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,499 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system in rusty condition

fuel tank and fuel filter have slight corrosion

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2011 14,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting 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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BN58 BAV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BN58 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

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

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