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BW57 KWF

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 KWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle buses worn but not excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,663 miles

rear axle bushes worn but not excessive

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle bushes worn but not excessive

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 3mm 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 64,192 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 54,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Fail 5 May 2016 54,919 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,716 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre age cracks

Fail 1 Jul 2014 29,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre age cracks

Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KWF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWF, 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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BW57 KWF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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