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BW57 OPK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,457 mi
Last recorded71,457 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,457 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 69,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,634 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 46,533 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,561 miles

Nearside Rear tyre condition (age cracks but not showing ply or cord)

Offside Rear tyre condition (age cracks but not showing ply or cords)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 36,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre condition (age cracks but not showing ply or cord)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre condition (age cracks but not showing ply or cords)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,942 miles

Nearside Rear surface cracks in outer tyre wall

Offside Rear surface cracks in outer tyre wall

Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,703 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 17,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 15,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,871 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 12,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,068 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 OPK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

BW57 OPK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is BW57 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 OPK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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