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BV08 RBX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,552 mi
Last recorded70,552 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 RBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND FUEL FILLER CAP AREA

Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND FUEL FILLER CAP AREA

Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,046 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,996 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 59,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,865 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,979 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 45,979 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,504 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,666 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn advise replace with next set of pads

Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,395 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 29,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,328 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 23,328 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coolant low

Fail 31 Jan 2014 17,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

coolant low

o/s/f headlamp starting to diffuse

Pass 31 Jan 2014 17,593 miles

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

coolant low

o/s/f headlamp starting to diffuse

Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 2,914 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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 RBX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

BV08 RBX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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