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BX58 YFL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,325 mi
Last recorded85,325 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 YFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,325 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 85,325 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting bracket broke away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,386 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,365 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust system corroded

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling strut leg due to hose being insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling strut leg due to hose being insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel out of shape

Offside Front brake flexi hose outer casing damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and inner part of tyre worn to 2mm 165/60/14 75h

both front inner sections of floor pan opposite front chassis rails corroded due to corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and nail in (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs corroded

n/s headlamp cover faded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,601 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sides rear floor area slightly corroded.

oil leak.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

slight underbody surface rust.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,575 miles

o/s rear tyre slight cracks in tread pattern

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,410 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,053 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall cut /does not expose cords/wires

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,097 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut in side wall

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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BX58 YFL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX58 YFL, 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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BX58 YFL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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