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BV08 OSX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,184 mi
Last recorded50,184 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 50,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,295 miles

Coil spring worn front & rear (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear & front (both) (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting front & rear (all underneath) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on underside and near front sub frame mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear wing around fuel flap corroded

both front subframe mounts corroded

both outer sills corroded

both under sills at rear corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear wing around fuel flap corroded

both front subframe mounts corroded

both outer sills corroded

both under sills at rear corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,406 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 40,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,548 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 38,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,484 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 19,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OSX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BV08 OSX, 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 BV08 OSX registered?

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

Is BV08 OSX safe to buy?

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