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BL57 YLA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,642 mi
Last recorded40,642 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 40,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 40,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 34,105 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 34,100 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 26,377 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 20,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 18,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 17,662 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 17,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 16,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 15,115 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 13,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 12,394 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 11,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 9,838 miles

handbrake travel

oil leak filter area

Pass 15 Jan 2014 8,562 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2013 7,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 5,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 4,371 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 YLA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

BL57 YLA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is BL57 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 YLA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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