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DS08 BXW

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,222 mi
Last recorded91,222 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,222 miles

Sills inner sills and bulk head corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 91,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Sills inner sills and bulk head corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,103 miles

Offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,876 miles

Both front suspension bottom arm back bushes deteriorated

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,758 miles

Nearside front bottom arm bushes split

Offside front bottom arm bushes perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,728 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,943 miles

both bottom arm back bushes perished

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,943 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both bottom arm back bushes perished

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,825 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,500 miles

front discs and pads

front tyres worn on inner edge

front wishbone bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,609 miles

front wishbone bushes split

o/s frnt brake hosese rubbing

slight p/s leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wishbone bushes split

o/s frnt brake hosese rubbing

slight p/s leak

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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DS08 BXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green 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 DS08 BXW, 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 DS08 BXW registered?

DS08 BXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is DS08 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 BXW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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