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BW57 OTF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,946 mi
Last recorded83,946 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 83,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front pads on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

both sills n/s o/s front and rear showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,225 miles

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,161 miles

both outersills undersills closing panels chassis rails fuel filler area and inner flitches slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,784 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 56,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked Fouling inside edge of wheel (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked Fouling inside edge of wheel (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,401 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers split

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,772 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 46,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,175 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering clamp bolt missing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,897 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,945 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,459 miles

Corrosion to inner surfaces of front braking discs

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

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 OTF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

BW57 OTF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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