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PF08 BVX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,560 mi
Last recorded98,560 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 BVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,177 miles

Offside slight corrosion to outer sill

Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,262 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also perished and cracking ()

Offside Rear noise inside brake drum advise inspection

Pass 31 May 2019 73,157 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes split

O/S Front wheel arch liner, has been insecure, front half missing and has been fouling tyre

Fail 31 May 2019 73,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes split

O/S Front wheel arch liner, has been insecure, front half missing and has been fouling tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2018 62,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 62,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,562 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 52,562 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,519 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished/cracked and deep splits.

offside rear light cluster damaged.

offside rear tyre heavily perished/cracked and deep splits.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 42,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished/cracked and deep splits.

offside rear light cluster damaged.

offside rear tyre heavily perished/cracked and deep splits.

Pass 30 May 2015 34,358 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,887 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 24,762 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2012 19,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 10,956 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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PF08 BVX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PF08 BVX, 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 PF08 BVX registered?

PF08 BVX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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