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PL08 BNJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,065 mi
Last recorded73,065 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 BNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill, outer sill - wheel arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front has a slight brake bind

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

vehicle chassis corroded and has had previous welding repairs

Pass 30 May 2019 70,330 miles

front exhaust mount rotted off by flex pipe

Fail 29 May 2019 70,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

front exhaust mount rotted off by flex pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,203 miles

Offside Front seat wont tilt forwards

exhaust system corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2017 64,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat wont tilt forwards

exhaust system corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,480 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

o/s&n/s front tyres worn on inner edges low3mm

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,199 miles

damage to o/s door

metal power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,199 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s door

metal power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,848 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,098 miles

front brake discs grooved

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs grooved

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 39,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn

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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PL08 BNJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PL08 BNJ, 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 PL08 BNJ registered?

PL08 BNJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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