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BP57 DFL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,477 mi
Last recorded90,477 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 DFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 90,477 miles

covers on sills inner and outer both sides can not be viwed . under tray fitted to the car . front floor suface rusted undercar . under seal all round the car can not be be viwed . all four under wheel archs has covers on it can not be viwed.

two rear both sides suspension area has suface rusted all has underseal can not be viwed.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to undercarriage and suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded ,not specified area

Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,623 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 64,623 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,104 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 61,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 sill + inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on edges ,near limit

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,016 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 52,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,205 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 46,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,229 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BP57 DFL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP57 DFL, 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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BP57 DFL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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