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BV08 NYX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,895 mi
Last recorded41,895 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,895 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door, lower "B-post" AND outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0 mm & wear in inner edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill region/area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive requires attention soon! (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0 mm & wear on inner edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective MISSING?? AND CARRIER RATTLING! ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 41,895 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door, lower "B-post" AND outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0 mm & wear in inner edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill region/area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive requires attention soon! (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0 mm & wear on inner edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective MISSING?? AND CARRIER RATTLING! ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,881 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 27,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Note;- bonnet secondary catch seized.

Note;- slight tear on outter wall of nearsidxe front tyre, was also flat, have inflated 34psi.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,461 miles

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

Note;- bonnet secondary catch seized.

Note;- slight tear on outter wall of nearsidxe front tyre, was also flat, have inflated 34psi.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,803 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 23,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,537 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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BV08 NYX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV08 NYX, 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 BV08 NYX registered?

BV08 NYX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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