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BW57 JMO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,106 mi
Last recorded102,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 JMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,887 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,861 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,099 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,926 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,517 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,788 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 47,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 41,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 41,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,384 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 JMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW57 JMO registered?

BW57 JMO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is BW57 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 JMO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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