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BW57 FGZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,183 mi
Last recorded73,183 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2021 73,181 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,175 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Sep 2020 73,172 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,956 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,967 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 62,967 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer and inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,650 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% dimmer than o/s rear (1.1.A.3c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam axle bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 57,650 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both bulbs in wrong and insecure and clip missing o/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% dimmer than o/s rear (1.1.A.3c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam axle bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,986 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 45,767 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,437 miles

nearside front Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,175 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,505 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 FGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

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

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