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RE08 BXF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,287 mi
Last recorded48,287 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 BXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 48,287 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 48,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake Discs has Surface Rust

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,153 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,088 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,816 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 40,756 miles

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

both rear tyre side walla wearing

n/s/f tyre low on tread & wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,905 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,905 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front seats covered in plastic

ext. system starting to rust in places

fuel tank and fuel filter rusting

general wear on discs

n/s/f tyre syarting to get low on tread

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

surface rust in places

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,326 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,207 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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RE08 BXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE08 BXF, 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 RE08 BXF registered?

RE08 BXF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 BXF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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