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BV08 XME

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 73,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper inner wheel arch area heavily corroded and holed not prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill floor pan area corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2019 73,757 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper inner wheel arch area heavily corroded and holed not prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill floor pan area corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,476 miles

Nearside Top mount has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2018 70,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Top mount has slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,880 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 53,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner egde

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,011 miles

front cross member damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2015 24,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front cross member damaged

radiator mounting bracket bent

Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,992 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 XME is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XME, 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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BV08 XME is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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