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BW57 FKL

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,687 mi
Last recorded24,687 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 21,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 18,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 14,892 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 13,273 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 11,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 11,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 8,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake fluid resovoir light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 8,936 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake fluid resovoir light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 6,133 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 FKL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

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

Is BW57 FKL safe to buy?

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