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BW08 AXF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,993 mi
Last recorded79,993 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,993 miles

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

O/S/R tyre badly perished

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,975 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both middle outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

O/S/R tyre badly perished

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 72,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 47,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,358 miles

both rear axel bushes have slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,684 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewall perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,792 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 19,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,792 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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BW08 AXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AXF, 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 AXF registered?

BW08 AXF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is BW08 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 AXF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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