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BV08 XXK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 74,420 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 74,415 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,845 miles

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

Nearside Front battery insecure but not likely to fall over or short out

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror plastic cover damaged

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,845 miles

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

Nearside Front battery insecure but not likely to fall over or short out

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror plastic cover damaged

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 66,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 66,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 61,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 55,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight wear discs

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight wear discs

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs wearing

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 XXK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

BV08 XXK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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