MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
filler in 0,s,r inner wheel arch and outer sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front sill to floors, O/S middle outer sill and O/S middle sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear under sills, both rear chassis and N/S/R sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired N/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Filler in O/S/R inner wheel arch and outer sills
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing close to legal limit
brakepipes have protective coatings
front and rear suspension corroding
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osf outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly twisted osf (1.1.12 (b) (i))
both front tyres wearing close to legal limit
brakepipes have protective coatings
front and rear suspension corroding
both rear shockers damp
brake pipes have protective coatings
front and rear suspension corroding
ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorating
oil leak
Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broekn (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns front and centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osf centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear shockers damp
brake pipes have protective coatings
front and rear suspension corroding
ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorating
oil leak
bottom arm rear bushes unbonding
brake pipes corroding and have protective coatings
exhaust, front suspension and rear suspension corroding
oil leak
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os front and rear outer sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
bottom arm rear bushes unbonding
brake pipes corroding and have protective coatings
exhaust, front suspension and rear suspension corroding
oil leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front Tyre sidewalls slightly damaged
Slight coolant leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 PKV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?
BW57 PKV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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