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BN58 BYW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,327 mi
Last recorded88,327 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 BYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,327 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,646 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,128 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,119 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion floor both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2015 54,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,469 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)

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 BYW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN58 BYW?

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What year was BN58 BYW registered?

BN58 BYW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is BN58 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 BYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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