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BP57 UWS

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,553 mi
Last recorded75,553 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 UWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,553 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,986 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 58,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,678 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,829 miles

Rear tyre cracked (not showing cords)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 37,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyre cracked (not showing cords)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,145 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 30,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,852 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 UWS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

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

Is BP57 UWS safe to buy?

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