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BP57 UWH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,679 mi
Last recorded63,679 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 UWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 63,016 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 63,016 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,676 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 61,676 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,575 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 58,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,424 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO STEERING WHEEL

Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO STEERING WHEEL

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO STEERING WHEEL

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,963 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO STEERING WHEEL

Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO STEERING WHEEL

Fail 10 Mar 2012 48,954 miles

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

STEERING WHEEL IS DAMAGED

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,954 miles

STEERING WHEEL IS DAMAGED

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,123 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 45,123 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 UWH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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