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BW57 OSM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,192 mi
Last recorded63,192 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OSM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2019 63,192 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust bracket broke/corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner surround (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch surround (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension rear frame mounting holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,572 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm. 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside outer sills surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 53,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside outer sills surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,262 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight damage to nearside door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 49,262 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight damage to nearside door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,902 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,840 miles

Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,753 miles

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,753 miles

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

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,384 miles

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

slight crack in nearside door mirror

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,515 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 OSM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

BW57 OSM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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