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BV08 VSX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,958 mi
Last recorded55,958 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,309 miles

slight corrosion to both front floors

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged

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

body damage

Fail 15 Mar 2021 50,293 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged

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

body damage

slight corrosion to both front floors

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,849 miles

both rear closing sill rusty

exhaust rusty

front springs rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,140 miles

damage to n/s/f o/s/f inner wing plastic guards

signs of corrosion to both front brake discs

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner sills

slight damage to n/s o/s/ floor

Fail 26 Mar 2019 44,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s/f o/s/f inner wing plastic guards

signs of corrosion to both front brake discs

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner sills

slight damage to n/s o/s/ floor

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,712 miles

Light cracking both front tyres tread/wall areas

Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,712 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Light cracking both front tyres tread/wall areas

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,824 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 36,824 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

lower bushe starting perish

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,447 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 18,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,680 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 VSX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

BV08 VSX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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