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BL57 YOY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,026 mi
Last recorded43,026 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YOY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 43,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind brake pipe/flexi hose (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part 165 / 60 14 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind brake flexi hose / brake pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,916 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 38,916 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,663 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 32,663 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 24,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 15,228 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 15,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 13,101 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,830 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,122 miles

n/s front tyre badly cracked on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 6,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 5,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 3,952 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,335 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 YOY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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