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BP57 KRX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,964 mi
Last recorded85,964 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,964 miles

has corrossion several areas on underside

Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,229 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,668 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 55,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,509 miles

brake fluid contaminated

front disc inner faces heavily corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,649 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,755 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 KRX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KRX, 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 KRX registered?

BP57 KRX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is BP57 KRX safe to buy?

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