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BN58 SOE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,502 mi
Last recorded63,502 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,502 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component From steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 63,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component From steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,221 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 53,221 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,944 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,826 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 42,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brakes are noisy.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,613 miles

slight cut nsf tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2012 33,613 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight cut nsf tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,958 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 SOE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE?

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What year was BN58 SOE registered?

BN58 SOE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is BN58 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 SOE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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