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BP57 UWO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,358 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 74,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,305 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 43,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 33,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 27,687 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit (1.6mm)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to debond

Pass 14 May 2011 21,417 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 UWO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

BP57 UWO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BP57 UWO safe to buy?

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