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BP57 FZF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,028 mi
Last recorded100,028 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 FZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 100,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,122 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,272 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,571 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 87,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,194 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 72,763 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 72,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,159 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

steering found to be slightly notchy when jacked up testing lock to lock .further investigation required to diagnose the reasons for this minor defect.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,176 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,780 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,418 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 22,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 16,923 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 16,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 12,401 miles

unable to inspect rear seat belts boot full

Fail 2 Feb 2012 12,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to inspect rear seat belts boot full

Pass 1 Feb 2011 9,302 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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BP57 FZF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BP57 FZF, 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 BP57 FZF registered?

BP57 FZF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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