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BL57 BNU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,177 mi
Last recorded63,177 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 63,177 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,533 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 57,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill near trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill near trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 51,958 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,769 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 29,203 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 12,515 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 11,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 11,349 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 11,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 10,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 10,313 miles

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

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

cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2014 9,757 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 9,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread and wall

Pass 25 Nov 2013 9,028 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread and wall

Pass 16 Nov 2012 8,485 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 7,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 7,267 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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BL57 BNU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL57 BNU, 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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BL57 BNU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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