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MJ08 BSY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,016 mi
Last recorded53,016 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,016 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 53,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 46,492 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear bumper mount corroded

drivers seat back handle snapped

handbrake light flickers on and off

Fail 7 Oct 2017 46,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven dose rise and and fall at the same rate as O/S/F (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear bumper mount corroded

drivers seat back handle snapped

handbrake light flickers on and off

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,460 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,130 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 30,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,516 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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MJ08 BSY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ08 BSY, 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 MJ08 BSY registered?

MJ08 BSY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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