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BW08 AXV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,260 mi
Last recorded39,260 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 AXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,260 miles

Advanced corrosion n/s inner sill rear section ( various plates previously welded)

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

Heavy surface corrosion various suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 38,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion various suspension, steering and hub components,

various patches / plates welded to floor / chassis / sill panels

Pass 23 Feb 2024 36,966 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust and hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various welded repairs to sills, chassis, and floor

Fail 23 Feb 2024 36,966 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust and hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various welded repairs to sills, chassis, and floor

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 36,960 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole within 30cm of front suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole within 30cm of front suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole within 30cm of rear axle mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 13 Jul 2019 36,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,766 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 3 Jul 2017 33,766 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,646 miles

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,418 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,168 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,483 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 21,483 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,949 miles

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

light perishing rear tyres

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 AXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

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

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