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BL57 YKZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,511 mi
Last recorded51,511 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,511 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 51,494 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,538 miles

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

off side front tyre bald on inner edge (165/60x14)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 47,538 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,701 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 37,701 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 31,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,073 miles

bonnet pull lever loose

Pass 12 Jan 2013 24,310 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 20,032 miles

front brake discs slightly worn front tyres worn/wearing on edges

Pass 24 Dec 2010 15,618 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 15,618 miles

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.

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 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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BL57 YKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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