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BP08 JNX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,889 mi
Last recorded58,889 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 JNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 58,889 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 49,586 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,641 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 29,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting detatched (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear suspension mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

air filter insecure

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 6 Aug 2016 25,921 miles

corrosion around fuel filler cap

Fail 6 Aug 2016 25,921 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger corroded away (7.1.1)

corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 17,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 14,171 miles

offside front bottom arm bush is perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2013 14,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all four tyres are kleber 165/65/13 77t

offside front bottom arm bush is perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,269 miles

all four tyres are perishing outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Aug 2011 8,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

all 4 tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2011 8,654 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack slightly

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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BP08 JNX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP08 JNX, 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 BP08 JNX registered?

BP08 JNX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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