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FG08 BXD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,219 mi
Last recorded96,219 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 96,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 96,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,520 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern cover deteriorated

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Aug 2017 90,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp pattern cover deteriorated

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,122 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,796 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,202 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,967 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 18 Aug 2012 44,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,650 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,650 miles

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

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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FG08 BXD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FG08 BXD, 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 FG08 BXD registered?

FG08 BXD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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