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BL57 WUE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,088 mi
Last recorded78,088 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,088 miles

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

under body slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 78,088 miles

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

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

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

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 75,178 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all new components just fitted (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 70,623 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 63,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,408 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 60,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Steering locking device missing Both front split pins missing from front track rod ends nearside and offside (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hose twisted and incorrect fitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 60,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch as marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,530 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 57,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,487 miles

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

corrosion on inner sills

Fail 4 Mar 2019 51,487 miles

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

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

corrosion on inner sills

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 43,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,346 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 35,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,305 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 WUE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL57 WUE, 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 BL57 WUE registered?

BL57 WUE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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