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BW57 PFY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,656 mi
Last recorded65,656 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 PFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 54,740 miles

osf tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 12 Feb 2020 54,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

osf tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,440 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 36,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,850 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 24,943 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 22,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,761 miles

Gear oil minor leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,400 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 PFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

BW57 PFY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is BW57 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 PFY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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