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BN57 WKD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,773 mi
Last recorded48,773 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 WKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 48,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 48,603 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 48,602 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 47,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,374 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 46,373 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 44,899 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 42,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,020 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 40,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,140 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 37,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,547 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 32,515 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,714 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,059 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 20,663 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to pull out

Pass 8 Feb 2014 20,663 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to pull out

Pass 4 Feb 2013 16,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,211 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 8,904 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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BN57 WKD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN57 WKD, 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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BN57 WKD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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