MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arech fuel filler area corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis leg behind inner wheel arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill axel mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge abnormal wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Valve stem seriously damaged all valves perishing (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb inncorrecly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arech fuel filler area corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis leg behind inner wheel arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
off side front tyre bald on inner edge (165/60x14)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
off side front tyre bald on inner edge (165/60x14)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres cracking
bonnet pull lever loose
front brake discs slightly worn front tyres worn/wearing on edges
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL57 YKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?
BL57 YKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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