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BW57 FFV

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 80,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Chassis by tow hook corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,159 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength qtr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,212 miles

Nearside Front head light has damage to it

o/s/ and n/s inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2021 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front head light has damage to it

o/s/ and n/s inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,142 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2020 61,142 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,815 miles

Front floor pans on o/s/f and n/s/f opposite subframe mounting points corroded no holes

Nearside Front suspention arm front compliance bush starting to part from the metal collar

Nearside Front wiper blade split

front and rear number plates cracked and rear plate loose

Fail 26 Sep 2019 53,815 miles

Front floor pans on o/s/f and n/s/f opposite subframe mounting points corroded no holes

Nearside Front suspention arm front compliance bush starting to part from the metal collar

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front and rear number plates cracked and rear plate loose

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,190 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,763 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 39,737 miles

Emissions not tested smoking badly misfiring (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,795 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,632 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 11,214 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 FFV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BW57 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

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

Is BW57 FFV safe to buy?

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