MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
vehicle undersealed
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))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded
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
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)
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)
Front wipers slightly smear
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BW57 FGZ safe to buy?
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