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BP57 KWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,188 mi
Last recorded58,188 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 KWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,935 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,539 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 20 Oct 2018 51,011 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,875 miles

Water ingress in offside headlight

Fail 18 Oct 2017 45,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Water ingress in offside headlight

Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,048 miles

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

Offside headlamp lens condensed

Fail 15 Oct 2016 39,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside headlamp lens condensed

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,080 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,347 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 20,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,028 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,021 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 14,408 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,755 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 KWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

BP57 KWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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