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BW57 FBY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,153 mi
Last recorded85,153 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,653 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arh (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel to boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,213 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 76,066 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 76,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,049 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,505 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,085 miles

Coolant leak possible thermostat ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2018 53,085 miles

Coolant leak possible thermostat ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,433 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 44,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 44,408 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,853 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,455 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 30,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,434 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 18,786 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 18,786 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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BW57 FBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BW57 FBY, 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 BW57 FBY registered?

BW57 FBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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