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BW57 FDL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,024 mi
Last recorded60,024 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 60,024 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill/inner wing/end cap area at rear . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill/inner wing/end cap area at rear end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion starting on floor/chassis

Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,543 miles

n/s outer siull getting thin in center.

slight damp in n/s headlight.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,909 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 50,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,390 miles

n/s outer sill getting VERY THIN in places.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,477 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s rear tyre walls starting to perish

slight corrosion starting on n/s outer/under sill

Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,790 miles

o/s trye wall has small cracks

Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,337 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,919 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,867 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 21,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,497 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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BW57 FDL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BW57 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

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

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