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BW57 FKD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,337 mi
Last recorded84,337 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 84,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,545 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,587 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,902 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear cross beam n/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear cross beam o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 74,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear cross beam n/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear cross beam o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,563 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,414 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,570 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,496 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,370 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,051 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,899 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,378 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 FKD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

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

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