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BN58 HPJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,939 mi
Last recorded57,939 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,939 miles

Front discs corroded

O/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2018 57,861 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front discs corroded

O/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,563 miles

Exhaust mountings corroroed

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear Axle bushes worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails & legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,048 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,552 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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BN58 HPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HPJ, 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

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What year was BN58 HPJ registered?

BN58 HPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is BN58 HPJ safe to buy?

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