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BN58 VXW

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,786 mi
Last recorded56,786 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 VXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2022 56,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 47,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 47,904 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle corroded underneath but not excessively

Pass 19 Nov 2019 41,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 31,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 31,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 26,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,068 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 24,068 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance 24%.

offside front drive shaft slightly bent.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,313 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 VXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

BN58 VXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is BN58 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 VXW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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