MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside outer sills surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
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)
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
Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass
slight damage to nearside door mirror glass
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight damage to nearside door mirror glass
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight crack in nearside door mirror
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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