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BW08 AUX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,329 mi
Last recorded94,329 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 AUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,329 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 94,329 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,415 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both wishbones bushes worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outside surface corrosion on outer panels.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear spare wheel carrier loose but secure.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,003 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing inner rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer door sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing inner rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,068 miles

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

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

Offside outer door sill surface rust

Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,289 miles

condensation in offside headlight.

eml on.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

condensation in offside headlight.

eml on.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,106 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,132 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 29,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BW08 AUX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BW08 AUX, 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 BW08 AUX registered?

BW08 AUX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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