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BL57 WUO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,891 mi
Last recorded39,891 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 39,891 miles

A little rust on both outer bodey sill

Rust starting to come throw under both front wings by wheel arch liners

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,516 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 39,515 miles

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

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

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

drivers mirror glass fractured.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,176 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view fracture. (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 39,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view fracture. (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,453 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,467 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 37,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 33,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 28,517 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 28,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,299 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 23,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 18,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 18,007 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,485 miles

slight lip on front brake disc,s.

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 WUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WUO, 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 WUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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